Casual Catering Assistant — Nutritious Meals & Training

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 3,582,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Pay Rates

Training and development

Internal career opportunities across t

Discounts and benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer via the Spotless team at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Villawood, NSW, is seeking casual Catering Assistants to prepare and serve nutritious meals while upholding safety standards.

Requirements include a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (or higher), a valid Working with Children Check, and prior experience in a commercial kitchen, with strong HACCP knowledge and teamwork skills to support our client and staff.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
• Valid Food Safety Certificates
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) - Mandatory
• Prior experience in a commercial kitchen
• Sound knowledge of HACCP Food Safety guidelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling, preparing, and producing meals as directed by the Chef Manager or Head Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness across food preparation and dining areas, including equipment and utensils.
• Adhere to the HACCP Food Safety Plan by upholding food safety and hygiene standards, completing all documentation accurately and on time.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and ensure it remains clean and well-maintained.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (or higher)

Working with Children Check

Tools

Food prep equipment handling

Job description

Downer via the Spotless team at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Villawood, NSW, is seeking casual Catering Assistants to prepare and serve nutritious meals while upholding safety standards.

Requirements include a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (or higher), a valid Working with Children Check, and prior experience in a commercial kitchen, with strong HACCP knowledge and teamwork skills to support our client and staff.