**14th May, 2025**:
**_This role is based at our Christie Downs site._**
**_Salary Sacrifice up to $15,899 per year to increase your take-home pay working for a not-for-profit_**
At St Basil's Homes, we don't just serve meals; we create moments of connection and joy for our residents, reflecting our core values of Courtesy and Kindness in every dish we prepare. Inspired by our commitment to innovation and resident-centred dining, we are seeking a skilled and passionate Catering Assistant to join our team and help redefine the aged care dining experience.
**The Role**:
In this role you will be reporting to the Head Chef. You will be a key part of our collaborative catering team, contributing to seamless operations at our Aegean Village site.
As a passionate and experienced Catering Assistant, you will work as a member of our wider kitchen team. You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of catering and presentation whilst handling, preparing and storing food, in addition to associated cleaning tasks. You will demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards.
**What you'll do and be responsible for**:
- Preparing and dishing up meals in accordance with our food quality standards and residents' dietary requirements.
- Support the implementation of dining initiatives to enhance the resident experience.
- Maintain food quality, safety, and presentation standards in collaboration with the team.
- Engage with residents during meal service to ensure their dining satisfaction and comfort.
- Adhere to infection control, manual handling, WHS procedures in accordance with our policies and procedures.
- Work closely with team members to provide excellent customer service to our residents.
**What you'll need to succeed**:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
- Experience preparing food for diverse dietary needs, including allergen-sensitive, customized, or texture-specific meals, gained in hospitality, catering, or similar environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to the preparation of texture-modified meals and specialized diets through training and support provided.
- A focus on innovation, aligned with our organizational values of courtesy and kindness.
- Ability to adapt and bring transferable skills from high-end hospitality or other culinary settings.
- Understanding or experience of the Aged Care sector, especially in dietary management.
- A current National Police Certificate (or willingness to apply)
**If you want to join our amazing team, St Basil's offers**:
- **Professional Growth**: Access training and development opportunities to elevate your skills.
- **Meaningful Work**: Be part of a team making a genuine difference in residents' lives, fostering real connections with the people we serve.
- **Team Culture**: A supportive, inclusive workplace where courtesy and kindness guide our every action.
- **Diverse Opportunities**: Experience the joy of enhancing lives through dining while exploring leadership pathways.
- **A Competitive Package**: Enjoy salary packaging benefits and competitive remuneration.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Benefit from fair rostering, no split shifts, and no late nights, ensuring family-friendly hours.
**How to apply**: