Catering Assistant

St Jude's Health Care Group is a trusted provider of Aged Care, Allied Health and Disability Services, established in 1982. With a strong reputation built over four decades and as a purpose-driven organisation, we operate with a clear philosophy: we do not provide any service that isn't good enough for our own families. Our work is grounded in respect, integrity, commitment, and genuine partnerships with the individuals and communities we support.

Role Summary

The Kitchen Hands at Bethania Gardens take responsibility for providing the absolute best practice services around food preparation and delivery, kitchen and dining room cleanliness, with a focus on food safety/hygiene and on the efficient delivery of delicious food to the residents.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Following food preparation instructions from the cook.
• Ensuring that the dining room and food service areas are clean and prepared.
• Monitoring compliance with the nutritional requirements of residents, according to individual dietary needs guides.
• Serving, plating and delivering food.
• Washing up, removing wastage and cleaning the kitchen and dining room.
• Ensuring that food supplies are stored at appropriate temperatures and with appropriate stock levels.

Skills, Attributes and Experience

Our ideal candidates will have previous experience working within residential facilities and be familiar with the various standards and procedures that are consistent within the aged care sector. They will have an understanding of the health and safety requirements associated with working with food within a healthcare environment and pay strict attention to detail as they work. They will also be able to work independently or as part of a small team, and will be happy taking direction from the Cook or Hospitality Manager. Our ideal candidates are passionate about what they do and enjoy playing a key role in the day-to-day lives of the residents at the facility.

Key selection criteria includes:

• Possesses the rights to work in Australia
• Possess or willing to obtain an NDIS clearance

St Jude's Bethania Gardens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.