Support Worker - Catering Assistant

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Casual positions available at Sandhill, Launceston

About the role

Supports the Chef / Chef Manager and peers in delivering a high-quality catering service within the home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the catering service is adhering to all regulatory and compliance requirement            
• Completing all appropriate food safety record forms as per legislation requirements.
• Ensuring that all duties are worked in accordance with the Food Safety Program at all times
• Ensuring uniforms, appropriate protective clothing and footwear is worn whilst in the workplace.
• Follow strategies in the Food Safety Plan to prevent cross contamination from occurring.
• Prepare daily meals including beverages for residents that meet the special dietary requirements as instructed by the Chef Manager or Chef/Cook.

What you bring:

• Follow Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate (Health Care Competencies)
• Minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role in residential care, health care or hospitality sectors.
• Current valid Australian work rights
• Knowledge and experience in safe food handling
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.