• Inclusive service starts in the kitchen, and you’ll help every resident feel cared for.

• Accountability matters here, and your reliability keeps our meal service running smoothly.

• Compassion and teamwork shape each shift, making mealtimes a warm part of the day.

• Hourly rate: $28.62 + 25% casual loading + 12% superannuation

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant at Macquarie Park catering services, you’ll play a hands‑on role in creating a welcoming dining experience for our residents. From preparing light refreshments to delivering meals safely and on time, your work helps residents feel supported, respected and at home.

You’ll assist with food service, basic food preparation, reheating meals, and keeping kitchen and dining areas clean and safe. Your attention to detail and friendly approach will help us deliver a dining experience residents can rely on.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food service, meal delivery and basic food preparation

• Ensure meals reach residents at the correct time and temperature

• Support the Chef/Cook by reheating food and catering to dietary needs

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining and café areas

• Follow the site Food Safety Program and hygiene standards

• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents and visitors

• Operate POS/EFTPOS systems (if applicable)

• Contribute to a safe, organised and efficient kitchen environment

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You’ll enjoy:

• Hourly rate: $28.62 + 25% casual loading + 12% superannuation

• Tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550

• Discounted gym memberships

• Novated car leasing options

• Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options

• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling, spiritual support and nutrition advice

• Study assistance up to $3,000 per year

• Access to learning and development programs, including LinkedIn Learning

About You

You’re someone who enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment. You bring a positive attitude to every shift and understand the importance of reliable, caring service. You will have:

• Experience working with food, including basic preparation

• Experience in cleaning and safe use of chemicals

• Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure

• Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail

• Empathy, patience and a genuine interest in supporting older people

• A commitment to safe work practices and infection control

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose‑led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day — enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check and a pre‑employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.