Catering Assistant

Overview

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Permanent full‑time position!
• Remuneration: $29.05 per hour

About the role

As a Catering Assistant at Calvary Health Care Kogarah (CHCK) you will be responsible for working across a variety of roles which together are responsible for ensuring CHCK patients receive suitable, safe and nutritious meals. You will have a strong work ethic and take pride in delivering a high quality service to enhance patient care.

Duties

• Plating, distribution and collection of patient meals, delivery of fluids and mid‑meals, preparation of food and beverages, stock rotation and control, cleaning duties and use of an industrial dish washer.
• Work on a 7 day roster with variable shift times and durations.
• Maintain HACCP & Food Safety guidelines at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Food Handlers Certificate
• Ability to read, understand and follow HACCP & Food Safety Principles, policies and procedures in line with required standards.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, organisational skills and ability to adhere to strict schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to work well as a team member as well as independently.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to cover a rotating roster across 7 days.
• Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah.

Benefits

• Salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• Paid parental leave.
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities.
• Flexible hours that make sense for you.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

For further information please contact James Barr on (02) 9553 3420 or James.Barr@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre‑employment checks which may include, but are not limited to, reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.

You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.

Application Closing Date: 07th November 2025