Assistant - Catering

Compass Group Australia; Victoria; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

On the job training

Diverse operation

Eco-conscious and waste-minimising

Job summary

Compass Group Australia is seeking a Catering Assistant in Victoria. The role involves dishwashing, assisting kitchen prep, customer service, and operating the till in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate with a small team, follow hygiene practices, and support flexible tasks across food prep and cleaning.

This position offers on-site hospitality work with uniform provided, training, and opportunities to grow within a diverse, eco-conscious organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with customer service and basic food handling.
• Some experience with coffee making is advantageous.
• Current Working with Children Check or ability to obtain.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Thrives in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative, small-team mindset.
• Hands-on experience with POS systems.
• Friendly, customer-oriented attitude.
• Flexible to handle diverse tasks from food prep to cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes with a commercial dish washer.
• Assist the kitchen to prepare and present food and beverages.
• Provide friendly customer service.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate the till to take orders and process transactions.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to hygiene standards and proper food handling practices.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Coffee making

POS systems

Teamwork

Flexible

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Catering Assistant

$33.86 / hour incl Casual Loading ($27.09 + 25% Casual)

• Monday to Friday, 3 - 4 daytime shifts per week
• Enjoy having school holidays off as well
• Free parking onsite while you work

Chartwells are specialists in providing catering and hospitality services in education. Our goal is to provide engaging and nutritious dining solutions tailored to support academic achievement at the highest levels.

The Position

• Washing dishes with a commercial dish washer
• Assist the kitchen to prepare and present food and beverages
• Provide friendly customer service
• Fast paced environment
• Operate the till to take orders and process transactions
• Collaborating effectively with the team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhering to hygiene standards and following proper food handling practices.

The Person

• Experience with customer service and basic food handling experience is desired
• Some experience with coffee making is advantageous
• Current Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain
• Have strong organisational skills
• Excels in high-pressure environments
• Thrives in collaborative, small-team settings
• Possesses hands on experience with POS systems
• Friendly, customer-oriented attitude
• Being flexible to handle diverse tasks, from food prep to cleaning based on the needs at that time.

Benefits

• Uniform provided
• On the job training and opportunity to grow
• We are a diverse operation that values your contribution
• We are an ecological and socially forward operation – committed to minimising food waste and single use plastic

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on [e-mail].