Catering Assistant - Casual - AM and PM shifts available Monday - Friday
Join Our Team at BaptistCare – Where Clean Plates and Caring Hearts Meet!
Support Our Chefs & Shine Behind the Scenes – Your Next Opportunity Starts Here!
From Pots to Purpose – Make a Difference in Every Dish!
- AM shifts 8am - 2.30pm
- PM shifts 2.30pm - 7pm
About the Role
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in keeping things spotless and efficient? As a Catering Assistant at BaptistCare, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our culinary team and ensuring our kitchen runs like clockwork.
From operating commercial dishwashers to assisting with basic food prep, your work will help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents and staff. Whether you're scrubbing pans or prepping veggies, every task contributes to the care and comfort we deliver daily.
We have Morning and Afternoon shifts on offer Monday - Friday
About the Team
Our kitchen crew is a dynamic, supportive bunch who believe in teamwork, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. You’ll be part of a team that values hard work, good humour, and the joy of serving others—one clean plate at a time.
Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we offer more than just a job:
Competitive pay and tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*
Flexible shifts and work-life balance
Discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing
Health & wellbeing support including free counselling and nutrition advice
Career development with study assistance up to $3,000/year and access to LinkedIn Learning
About You
You’re reliable, energetic, and ready to roll up your sleeves. You bring:
The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
Strong attention to cleanliness, hygiene, and safety
Good communication and a team-first attitude
Basic food safety knowledge (training provided if needed)
Experience in a similar role is a bonus, but we’re happy to train the right person with the right mindset. Attitude is everything!
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re awesome and terrific like us, then apply today and help us serve care with every clean dish.
About Us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for-purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA, we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose.
From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.
Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Successful candidates will undergo background checks including national criminal history, reference checks, and if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening, and a pre-employment medical.
BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.
Recruitment Agencies – Please Note
This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any BaptistCare employees directly. All communications must go through Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you for your understanding.
