Catering Assistant

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a caring individual to join its Catering team in Croydon. In this role, you will prepare high-quality food and provide excellent dining service to residents. Ideal candidates have empathy, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping the elderly. Certification in Hospitality is desirable but not essential. Enjoy competitive pay and diverse benefits in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave after 5 years

Qualifications

• Passion for providing high quality care to the elderly.
• Ability to work in a team and support peers.
• Willingness to obtain NDIS and Police check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident meal service and assist with meal preparation.
• Work safely while following policies and procedures.
• Maintain a cooperative team spirit.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathetic interpersonal skills

Understanding of food safety practices

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Holy Spirit - Croydon, 6 Brighton Street, Croydon, New South Wales, Australia

Posted Sunday 1 February 2026 at 1:00 pm | Expires Friday 13 February 2026 at 12:59 pm

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Casual and permanent roles
• $31.70 per hour + Superannuation + casual loadings
• Not for profit employer so pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We continue to grow and now have 5500+ employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

As a member of the Catering team at Holy Spirit Croydon, you will be preparing high quality food and providing a great dining service to our residents to ensure a high quality of life.

About the Role

• Providing resident meal service including assisting with meal preparation, providing a quality dining service and assisting residents as required
• Supporting your peers and maintaining a cooperative team spirit
• Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and residents, closely following all policies and procedures

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) – desirable but not essential
• Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Warm and empathetic interpersonal skills with experience interacting with a wide range of people
• Able to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willing to obtain

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Fitness Passport gym benefit
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now!

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.

Holy Spirit - Croydon, 6 Brighton Street, Croydon, New South Wales, Australia