Food Preparation & Cooking - Residential Services Division

Care Service Employee CATERING ASSISTANT | CASUAL | Griffith

Make a difference with us

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

About the role

BaptistCare Griffith Centre is seeking a Catering/Servery Assistant on a casual/part time basis to present and deliver high quality nutritious meals to our residents. You will enjoy working in a large team who are committed and being able make a difference in the lives of residents.

Duties may include:

• Assistance in basic meal preparation and serving
• Making tea and coffee
• Assisting Chefs with food prep when required
• Working to achieve and maintain a high standard of cleanliness
• Checking and recording temperature of food
• Following all Food Safety Guidelines and HACCP program
• Assisting with deliveries of stock and stock rotation
     

About you

The successful applicant will be a team player who enjoys interacting with older people and has the right heart and drive to serve.

• Previous kitchen/servery experience in a similar role
• Understanding of work health and safety practices 
• Ability to work unsupervised and take on physically demanding tasks
• Previous experience in aged care (desirable)
• Willingness to work as part of a busy, friendly team
• Strong focus, positive attitude and is well organised
• Excellent communication skills

About Griffith

Our new 134 bed Griffith Centre in Canberra is conveniently located near the CBD, Lake Burley Griffin, shopping precincts and local parks. This energy efficient and environmentally sustainable building has been designed to ensure we can meet the care needs of the local community now and into the future.

BaptistCare Griffith is an innovative and modern looking facility, built to cater for people with low care, high care and dementia care needs. All our rooms feature ensuites, the facility also offers extra services

Our Culture

People enjoy working at BaptistCare because they love what they do and the communities we help.  With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.  Our 4000 staff are our most important resource and we take you and your career seriously.  We want to provide you with a working environment and culture that supports you in your career journey and growth.

Benefits

• Salary packaging + 25% casual loading
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness program
• Work for a top Not-for-Profit Provider with over 75 years' of experience

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks