Catering Assistant

3 days ago

North Maclean, Queensland, Australia Whiddon Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Job no: 494470

Work type: Casual

Location: Maclean

Categories: Catering Assistant

You are looking for a secure job where your efforts are genuinely appreciated by customers, colleagues, and managers. Good food warms the heart and feeds the soul. From preparing food and plating it in an appealing way, to providing friendly food and beverage services, you can literally make the day for our residents.

You can join a team that is passionate and positive and where you feel satisfaction in what you do again while you become a part of the rich life stories of older Australians.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Casual, in the Northern Rivers region, on a Casual basis.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars' – mind, body, financial, social and career.

  • Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
    • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
  • Access to L ong Service Leave after 5 years
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
  • Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
  • Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
  • Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
  • Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
  • Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay . Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
    • Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
  • Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
  • Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
  • Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
  • Quarterly gifts , including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
  • Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more
  • Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
  • Learning, learning, learning . Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey
  • Get recognised for your great work Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
  • Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
  • Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.

Advertised: 15 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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