Support Worker – Catering | Calvary St Jude’s

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers. Enjoy salary packaging, staff benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment. Casual positions are available at our Narre Warren facility.

About the role
As a Catering Support Worker, you will help create a supportive dining environment where residents feel empowered to express their preferences and make choices around food. You will ensure meals are nutritious and prepared to appropriate standards, supporting cultural, religious and dietary requirements to maintain resident satisfaction.

Your main duties will include:

• 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.
• Serve nutritious meals in well-presented manner and at the appropriate temperature
• Prepare trays and trolleys for each meal services as per the Calvary National Dining and Nutrition Guide.

What you bring:

• Current Food Handlers Certificate
• High standards in food preparation
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Understanding of WH&S and Infection Control standards
• Ability to operate both domestic and industrial kitchen equipment

For further information, please contact Eliza Siwakoti – Acting Home Manager at eliza.siwakoti@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our people matter. Join a team where you are valued for your strengths and supported in your professional growth. With over 130 years of experience and more than 18,000 staff and volunteers, Calvary delivers care across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care, and Home Care.

Your benefits include:

• Salary packaging for tax benefits
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Ongoing training, career pathways and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

Apply now and start your career with an organisation making a positive difference in the community.

Please note: As part of the application process, you may be required to complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, working rights, criminal history, NDIS checks and a health evaluation. Evidence of immunisation may also be required depending on your role, including influenza, tuberculosis, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus and varicella.