Job Description:
* We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team at Villa Maria Eastern Heights.
* The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high quality food and providing a great dining service to our residents.
About the Role:
* Providing resident meal service including assisting with meal preparation, providing a quality dining service and assisting residents as required.
* Supporting your peers and maintaining a cooperative team spirit.
* Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and residents, closely following all policies and procedures.
Requirements:
* A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly.
* Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
* Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) – desirable but not essential.
* Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
* Warm and empathetic interpersonal skills with experience interacting with a wide range of people.
* Able to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families.
* NDIS and Police check clearance or willing to obtain.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly pay rate.
* Fitness Passport gym benefit.
* Paid Parental leave.
* Long Service leave after 5 years.
* Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers.
* 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move.
* A values based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds.
EEO Employer Statement:
* We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.