Overview
Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia, 2333 • Casual • Closing on: Oct 15 2025
Position
Calvary Muswellbrook Retirement Community
Support Worker - Catering
Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, advantages and professional development in a supportive team environment
Work as part of a team to deliver exceptional services to our residents
Exciting casual position available
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.
Calvary Muswellbrook Retirement Community is a modern community in the heart of Muswellbrook providing a 65 bed residential aged care accommodation and 22 independent living villas.
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
Previous experience with Australian food safety standards
Demonstrated experience in food preparation and food safety desirable
Food Handling Certificate Desirable
For further information please Zee Cochrane, Home Manager on (02) 6542 4800
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. 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.
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
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
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📌 Support Worker- Catering
🏢 Calvary Health Care
📍 Muswellbrook