Catering Assistant

Lutheran Services; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Staff Discounts

EAP

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Job summary

Lutheran Services’ Immanuel Gardens Aged Care in Buderim, Queensland, is seeking a Catering Assistant to support meal preparation and service for residents. This casual, on-site role focuses on warm, person-centred service, kitchen hygiene, and collaboration with the Chef.

You will bring experience in aged care kitchen or catering, a commitment to food safety, and a reliable, compassionate approach. The position offers casual loading and benefits through salary packaging, discounts, and staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience in aged care kitchen or catering environment.
• Commitment to food safety and a team-focused attitude.
• Compassion, reliability, and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support meal preparation and service with warmth and care.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Work closely with the Chef and other team members to ensure smooth mealtimes.
• Engage respectfully with residents and provide friendly, person-centred service.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Aged care catering

Hygiene awareness

Job description

Food Service/Catering Assistant - Immanuel Gardens Aged Care

Bring your passion for food and service to ourImmanuel Gardensteam. As aCatering Assistant, you'll help create enjoyable dining experiences that brighten the days of our residents.

Location: Buderim QLDEmployment Type: Multiple Casual roles | 16 hrs FortnightRemuneration: $35.04 - $38.22 ph (includes 25% casual loading) + Super + Salary packaging + Access to staff discounts & benefits

What You'll Do:

• Support meal preparation and service with warmth and care.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Work closely with the Chef and other team members to ensure smooth mealtimes.
• Engage respectfully with residents and provide friendly, person-centred service.

What You'll Bring:

• Previous experience inaged care kitchen or catering environment.
• A commitment to food safety and a team-focused attitude.
• Compassion, reliability, and strong attention to detail.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Salary PackagingBenefits:take home more pay (up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals & entertainment).
• Discounts:on Health Cover, Energy, Appliances, Holidays, and more.
• Employee Assistance Programfor wellbeing support.
• Fitness Passport:Stay active with discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
• Ongoing Training & Developmentopportunities to grow your career

About Us:

Lutheran Servicesis anot-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland. With 12 residential aged care facilities under our stewardship, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents while upholding our values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Part of Lutheran Services,Immanuel Gardens Aged Careservice inBuderimis community focused and committed to providing compassionate and high- quality care to our residents.