Catering Officer

We are seeking a skilled Catering Officer to join our team at Uniting, a leading human services organisation. As a Catering Officer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in our residential home by providing culinary expertise and heartfelt companionship.

• Facilitate and oversee the quality, timely, and effective preparation of food in line with the unique needs of clients, ensuring dietary requirements are met.
• Plan and develop menus in consultation with the Service Manager and residents, rotating options as needed.
• Prepare and cook all daily meals, maintaining the storage and protection of food and catering supplies for optimal use.
• Ensure all food preparation and catering practices adhere to hygiene and safety principles, free from any hazards.

• Cert III in Hospitality – Commercial Cookery or similar, or demonstrated competence in the provision of catering services.
• Demonstrated competence in purchasing, storing, and efficiently using food supplies within budget guidelines.
• Awareness of texture modified foods and controls.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and awareness of requirements for vulnerable people under the NSW Food Regulation 2015 and responsibilities relating to food poisoning and allergens.

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career.
• Purchase of additional leave.

Uniting is a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are making a difference in the world. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services, and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice.

We acknowledge the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people.