- Part-time, Monday to Friday
- Make a real difference in the lives of seniors
About Uniting Tamworth:
Uniting Tamworth comprises two co-located facilities operating as a single service: McKay House, home to 60 residents across three households, and Alblas Lodge, also supporting 60 residents across five smaller household clusters.
Our dedicated catering team have the opportunity to deliver services from a central production kitchen, while also engaging directly with residents through meal service within each household.
Position Overview:
As a Care Worker in Hotel Services, you’ll play a key role in supporting independence, dignity, and comfort by providing essential services in catering to create a positive and enriching daily experience for our residents.
This role is primarily Monday to Friday morning shifts, with the potential for occasional afternoon shifts.
(Kitchen operating hours are 6:30am to 8:00pm).
Qualifications & Experience:
- Certificate III in Hospitality or an equivalent qualification. (Preferred, not mandatory)
- Food Safety Certificate (Highly Desirable)
- Hands-on experience in hospitality or food services – whether in catering, cooking or kitchenhand roles (Highly desirable)
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices and a passion for preparing quality, nutritious meals.
- Previous experience in community care or aged care is a bonus.
- You’re empathetic, adaptable, and resourceful, with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
- work in line with Uniting’s core values of compassion, respect, boldness, and creativity.
Benefits for you!
- Training & Development: Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider.
- Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community.
- Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements.
- Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via Telus Health
- Employee Retail Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas
- Referral Program: Earn a $500 bonus each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months.
- Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.
- Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable private Health Insurance for yourself or family.
Pre-employment Checks:
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.
About Uniting:
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
