Introduction:
Come join the BallyCara catering team!
Why you’ll love working with us
- Work just metres from the Scarborough waterfront
- Help make mealtimes something our residents look forward to
- Join a friendly, supportive and welcoming team
- Enjoy flexible casual shifts
- Evening availability until 7:30pm is highly desirable
At BallyCara, we know a great meal is about so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s about connection, comfort, conversation and enjoying time together.
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll play an important part in creating those moments every day.
Description:
What will you be doing?
Working alongside our catering team, you’ll help prepare, serve and present meals while making sure our residents and visitors receive friendly, genuine service.
Your day could include:
- Preparing and presenting meals with care
- Serving residents with a friendly smile
- Assisting with meal service in our dining areas
- Helping the kitchen team during busy periods
- Keeping kitchen and dining areas clean and welcoming
- Following food safety and hygiene standards
- Supporting the team with whatever is needed to keep service running smoothly
- Most importantly, helping create a positive dining experience for our residents
No two days are exactly the same — but every day, you’ll make a difference.
When will you work?
This is a casual position, so we’re looking for people who can offer flexibility across a variety of shifts.
We’d love to hear from you if you’re available across:
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Public holidays
- Evening shifts until 7:30pm — highly desirable
Skills and Experiences:
Is this you?
You’ll fit right in if you:
- Have experience in Catering in the Aged Care, Retirement Living or Hospital industry
- Experience in hospitality or food service
- Experience in safe food handling
- Enjoy working with people and being part of a team
- Have a positive, can-do attitude
- Take pride in your work
- Enjoy hospitality, food service or customer service
- Can stay calm and organised when things get busy
- Care about providing a great experience for others
- Want a job where what you do actually matters
Experience is great, but attitude matters too!
Experience in any of the following would be highly regarded:
- Working with modified diets or knowledge of IDDSI
- Food Safety or Food Handling Certificate
Why BallyCara?
BallyCara is a well-established charitable organisation focused on helping people live healthy, happy and independent lives.
We’re also committed to the wellbeing of our people through our SONA® wellness values and BallyBunch benefits:
- Emotional Wellness - Enjoy a paid wellness day each year — use it for your birthday, your family or simply some time for you.
- Physical Wellness - Access a fitness allowance for activities such as massage, yoga, Pilates, swimming or gym, plus our online LIFT Fitness portal.Professional Wellness - Enjoy two days of paid study leave each year, along with study assistance to support your development.
- Financial Wellness - Access not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $18,550, 17.5% annual leave loading and TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing benefits.
What do you need?
- Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one through BallyCara
- Australian full working rights
- COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations are highly recommended
Ready to make every meal matter?
If you’re looking for flexible work, great people and a role where you can genuinely brighten someone’s day, we’d love to hear from you.
Bring your energy, your smile and your love of great service — we’ll provide the opportunity to make a difference.
Apply today and become part of the BallyCara family!
Please Note:
Applications must be submitted through our recruitment portal. Applications received via recruitment agencies or other channels will not be accepted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
