Catering Assistant

3 weeks ago

Western Downs Regional, Australia Southern Cross Care Full time
Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

Southern Cross Care QLD has an exciting opportunity for a casual Catering Assistant to join our SCCQ family at the newly expanded Illoura Village Residential Aged Care Home in Chinchilla.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?
  • Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
  • We have various shifts available across a 14-day roster to suit your lifestyle
  • Opportunity to join a supportive organisation
  • Great staff culture
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)

Iin this casual role, you will assist in the preparation of nutritious and high-quality meals for our residents in accordance to the Food Safety Program requirements.

Working as part of a talented Hospitality team, you will enhance the dining experience of our residents by sharing your culinary skills and championing our values to meet our mission of supporting people in their choice of health, wellbeing and lifestyle. Your role as a Catering Assistant will contribute greatly to enriching the lives of our residents by ensuring appetizing and nutritious meals are provided, promoting a positive and enjoyable dining experience for all.

What are the key responsibilities?

Duties May Include But Not Be Limited To
  • Food handling and preparation
  • Plating and serving of meals
  • Ensuring on time delivery of quality meals
  • Basic record keeping (e.g. number of meals per day, missed meals) in consultation with the Chief Cook
  • Cleaning of dishes, kitchen workspace, equipment, utensils and fixtures
  • Ensure kitchen and equipment is maintained in a safe, hygienic and tidy manner

What will you bring to the role?
  • Experience working in Aged Care/Hospital commercial kitchen (desired)
  • Previous hotel services experience (desired)
  • You will demonstrate compassion, sensitivity and maturity to provide high quality meals
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
  • Must be flexible with start time and days (including weekends)
  • Good knowledge of food safety (preferable HACCP)
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to manage your time effectively

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCC has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply?

If you think you have the experience to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD 's recruitment process or about the role please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and an up to date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
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