About the Role
Step into a role where every shift makes a meaningful difference. As a Casual Catering Assistant at The Gracewood Centre, you’ll support our residents by delivering warm, friendly, and efficient hospitality services. Your day may include assisting with food preparation, serving meals, ensuring dining areas are clean and welcoming, and helping the kitchen team keep everything running smoothly.
You’ll work across a rotating roster with AM shifts from 7am until 2pm and PM shifts from 3.30pm - 7.30pm, supporting our residents during key mealtimes and enjoying flexibility that fits your lifestyle.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in creating positive experiences for older Australians.
About the Team
At The Gracewood Centre, you’ll join a supportive, down‑to‑earth team that genuinely cares about each other and the residents we serve. We work collaboratively, celebrate small wins, and bring creativity and compassion to everything we do. If you value teamwork, respect, and purpose-driven work, you’ll feel right at home.
Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we invest in our people and create a workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and be part of something bigger. Enjoy benefits such as:
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Competitive pay
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Tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550
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Discounted gym memberships
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Novated car leasing
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Flexible work arrangements
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Additional leave options
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Access to wellbeing programs including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice
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Career development opportunities, including study assistance up to $3000 per year
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Access to learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning
About You
You’re someone who brings energy, reliability, and a genuine desire to help others. You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
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Experience working with food or in a kitchen/café environment
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Strong communication skills and a friendly, customer-focused approach
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The ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
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A commitment to safe food handling and hygiene practices
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Empathy, patience, and respect for older people
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Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends if required
If you love creating positive dining experiences and enjoy being part of a caring team, we’d love to hear from you.
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 more than 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 priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be — with people right at the centre.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.
Successful candidates will undergo background checks including a national criminal history check, 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: This role is managed by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We kindly request no direct contact with employees and no unsolicited candidate submissions.