Support Worker

Calvary St Francis Retirement Community
Support Worker - Catering
Exciting Permanent Part Time opportunity
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
About the role
The Support Worker - Catering will ensure a supportive environment where residents are encouraged to express their food preferences and choice, whilst ensuring that food is nutritious and prepared in alignment with appropriate standards. Catering support workers will do all that they can to support cultural, religious and dietary preferences in preparation and food service to ensure that resident satisfaction is maintained.
Permanent Part Time opportunity
Available shifts are as follows;
**Week 1**:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 8.00 am to 2.00 pm
**Week 2**:
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday - 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Key Responsibilities
Support service delivery under the direction of the Chef/Cook
Prepare daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs of each resident including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific as instructed by the Chef or Cook
Ensure environmental service standards are met and maintained, and the residents living environment is safe and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness
Ensuring that all duties are worked in accordance with the National Food Safety Program at all times including completing food safety records and the prevention of cross contamination
About you
Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
Commitment to continuous quality improvement
Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
Ability to operate standard domestic and industrial equipment
Demonstrated experience in food preparation and food safety desirable
Food Handling Certificate (Desirable)
For further information please contact Lana Simpson, Residential Site Manager on (02) 4942 7477
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.