Catering Assistant

About the role

RSL LifeCare's residential care teams provide care and services to veterans and seniors in aged care homes and at home, and is looking for a Catering Assistant in its Richmond facility. This is a casual, part-time position within a supportive work environment where compassion is valued and professional development is prioritised.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the catering team and the Head Chef to provide high-quality catering for residents and their visitors
• Comply with food safety standards
• Maintain a clean, efficient and professional work environment: dishwashing and cleaning the kitchen, equipment and dining areas
• Serve residents meals and snacks, making sure the correct meals are given to residents with special dietary needs
• Demonstrate a customer service mindset with residents, their families and visitors
• Build strong relationships with the team to deliver a positive dining experience

Required profile

• Demonstrated compassion and empathy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork spirit
• Ability to work efficiently and comply with quality and safety standards
• Australian working rights
• Valid police check or NDIS check (or both), verified before starting work
• Catering and hospitality qualifications or related experience are beneficial but not essential

What we offer

• Flexible work-life balance
• Competitive rates of pay
• Not-for-profit tax benefits: salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year (super contributions, car leasing and more)
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave loading of 17.5% on paid leave
• Career opportunities across residential care homes and community services