Casual Catering Assistant - Hamilton

Cater Care; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry-level training and development

Employee discounts across 650+ stores

Company uniform provided

Acacia Connection EAP

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a motivated Catering Assistant for Hamilton, VIC, on a casual roster. You will support meal preparation and service, ensuring nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in aged care. The role offers structured training, a company uniform, and access to employee discounts.

Join a leading national contract catering organisation that values care, pride and community while you contribute to wellbeing and service excellence in a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in kitchen hand or catering assistant roles.
• Exposure to aged care, healthcare, or contract catering is desirable.
• Ability to follow procedures and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service delivery
• Prepare and present texture-modified foods with care and precision
• Deliver friendly, efficient service with a smile
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and WHS procedures

Job description

Job Type: Casual

Location: VIC: Hamilton

Job Category: Aged Care/Retirement,Catering Assistant,Commercial Kitchen,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,Texture Modified Food

Join Our Kitchen Team

Location: Hamilton, VIC

Roster: Casual | Various days and hours available

Pay: $27.08 base rate + casual loading + penalty rates (as applicable)

We are seeking a motivated Catering Assistant to join our aged care team in Hamilton. In this hands-on role, you will support the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals that contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents.

Job Description

What We Offer

• Entry-level opportunity with structured training and development pathways
• Work with a leading national contract catering organisation
• Access to employee retail discounts across 650+ stores
• Provided company uniform for ease of onboarding
• Employee Assistance Program (Acacia Connection EAP) to support wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service delivery
• Prepare and present texture-modified foods with care and precision
• Deliver friendly, efficient service with a smile
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and WHS procedures

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a kitchen hand, catering assistant, or hospitality role
• Exposure to aged care, healthcare, or contract catering environments (desirable)
• Ability to follow procedures and work efficiently under pressure
• Good communication skills and a positive team attitude
• A respectful and caring approach to working in aged care

Please Note

All applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check.

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).

Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

Job Ref: 5882