Catering Assistant

Lutheran Services Australia; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Training & development

Job summary

Lutheran Services Australia’s Immanuel Gardens Aged Care in Buderim invites applications for Food Service/Catering Assistant positions. These part-time and casual roles (16 hrs per fortnight) involve assisting with meal prep, service, and resident-focused hospitality in a warm, respectful environment.

We offer an hourly rate of $28.32–$30.58 with casual loading, salary packaging, staff discounts, and employee benefits, plus opportunities for training and development in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an aged care kitchen or catering setting.
• Commitment to food safety and a team-focused attitude.
• Compassion, reliability and strong attention to detail.
• Valid Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Aged care catering

Food safety

Attention to detail

Compassion

Reliability

Police Check

NDIS screening

Job description

Food Service/Catering Assistant - Immanuel Gardens Aged Care

Bring your passion for food and service to our Immanuel Gardens team. As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help create enjoyable dining experiences that brighten the days of our residents.

Location: Buderim QLD

Employment Type: Multiple Part Time & Casual roles | 16 hrs Fortnight

Remuneration: $28.32 - $30.58 ph (25% casual loading (where applicable) + 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 in aged care kitchen or catering environment.
• A commitment to food safety and a team-focused attitude.
• Compassion, reliability, and strong attention to detail.
• Valid Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Salary Packaging Benefits: 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 Program for wellbeing support.
• Fitness Passport: Stay active with discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to grow your career

About Us

Lutheran Services is a not-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 Care service in Buderim is community focused and committed to providing compassionate and high- quality care to our residents.