Catering assistant

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 have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Catering Assistant to join the team at our Caloundra Rise Retirement Village based in Little Mountain, on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

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
• Permanent part-time role, working minimum 32-hours per fortnight
• Ongoing individualised training
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
• Rewarding role in a supportive environment
• Convenient location with free parking onsite

About the roleWorking in a fully functional commercial kitchen and open dining room you will be supporting a chef in production, serving customers, delivering meals and clearing tables for our village residents in accordance with the requirements of the Food Safety Program.

Some of your duties may include:

• Greeting Guests: Warmly welcoming guests and seating them appropriately
• Providing Recommendations: Offering menu suggestions and answering guest questions.
• Taking Orders: Accurately and efficiently taking food and drink orders, paying attention to special requests and dietary restrictions.
• Checking in on Guests: Regularly checking in to ensure guest satisfaction and address any concerns.
• Delivering Food and Drinks: Ensuring orders are delivered promptly and accurately, checking for correct presentation.
• Maintaining a Clean Dining Area: Keeping the dining area clean and organized, including setting tables and pre-bussing.
• Handling Payments: Accurately processing payments and ensuring correct change.
• Collaborating with Kitchen Staff: Working effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and efficient order processing.
• Participating in Training: Enhancing service skills and product knowledge through training sessions.
• Maintaining a Positive Attitude: Creating a welcoming and positive dining experience for guests.

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience working in commercial kitchen (desired)
• Good knowledge of food safety (preferable HACCP).
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• You will demonstrate compassion, sensitivity and maturity to provide high quality meals
• Attention to detail and ability to follow both verbal and written instructions

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, SCCQ 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

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 maintaining 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.