At UnitingSA, we’re all about respect, compassion and justice, and empowering South Australians to overcome life’s challenges. Established in 1919, today our team of more than 1,000 employees and volunteers deliver critical housing, aged care and community services to more than 12,000 South Australians in need every year.

We provide services from over 35 locations across the state to help:

• people experiencing homelessness and poverty
• women escaping domestic violence
• individuals facing mental health challenges
• people living with disability
• older and frail South Australians
• children, young people and families confronted with complex challenges

Every aspect of what we do is unified by determination, respect for everyone’s unique worth and a passion for empowering people. Explore our vision and values here.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join UnitingSA’s Hotel-Services team as one of our Catering Assistants at our West Lakes facility.

What will you be doing?

Working collaboratively with Chef Manager, Chef and Cook to plan a well-balanced, healthy and fresh menu. You will be responsible for the preparation and serving of meals to the residents and assist in the day to day operations of the Kitchen. 

About you: 

You will demonstrate a positive and professional "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to work as a member of a team or autonomously when needed. You must have demonstrated experience working in an aged care setting or hotel environment. 

What we offer:

In return, you will work in a passionate and motivated organisation where you can see firsthand the positive difference you make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. We believe in developing and investing in our team and providing work/life balance through flexible work arrangements.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• A competitive salary in accordance with experience
• A strong commitment to your professional and personal development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Other perks, including discounted health insurance

For a confidential discussion, please contact Vicki Starr, Hotel Services Manager on 08 8448 6100. For further information, a full job description can be located via our website.

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://unitingsa.com.au/rap/. 

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child harm. Our robust human resources, recruitment and screening practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process.  Our employment screenings include the following dependent on the requirements of the role - DHS Working with Children Check, DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Clearance and employment reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now.

UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.