Catering Assistant - Abbotsleigh School Cafe

Cater Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish Discounts

On-the-job Training

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Cater Care is hiring a Catering Assistant / Barista for Abbotsleigh School Cafe. The role supports students, staff and visitors with quality food and friendly service in a busy school setting.

Abbotsleigh School Cafe offers a dynamic, team environment with a focus on work-life balance and professional development within a national catering company.

Qualifications

• Holding a valid NSW Working With Children Check clearance or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in food preparation, fast-paced retail hospitality, or commercial canteen environments is highly regarded.
• Warm, positive attitude with excellent communication when interacting with children and staff.
• Strong time-management skills and stamina for brisk breakfast rushes.
• Reliable work ethic and commitment to the set schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality ingredients, sandwiches, snacks, and healthy meals according to daily menu and guidelines.
• Deliver fast, friendly customer service to students, staff, and visitors during busy periods.
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen, counters and dining areas per food safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment, dishwashers, and POS during peak hours.
• Assist the Chef Manager with stock rotation, deliveries, inventory, and storage.

Skills

Barista skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

POS cash registers

Job description

Catering Assistant - Abbotsleigh School Cafe

Bring your barista skills and a big smile to our vibrant school community.

Are you seeking a rewarding hospitality role that truly respects your personal time? Step into a dynamic environment at the Abbotsleigh School Cafe, where structured hours promote an exceptional work-life balance. We are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant / Barista to join our thriving campus community. In this fast-paced and supportive role, you will play a key part in crafting fresh, quality food and providing exceptional service to students, staff, and visitors. If you are a dependable, team-oriented professional ready to make a positive daily impact, we welcome your application.

What's In It For You

• Access exclusive Relish Discounts across more than 600 major retail brands, supermarkets, and specialty stores.
• Benefit from comprehensive, paid on-the-job training and ongoing professional development within a national catering company.
• Experience a welcoming, inclusive team culture that genuinely champions diversity, safety, and employee well-being.

What You'll Do

• Prepare high-quality ingredients, sandwiches, snacks, and healthy meals according to daily menu requirements and school guidelines.
• Deliver exceptional, fast, and friendly customer service to students, faculty members, and visitors during busy service periods.
• Maintain immaculate cleanliness across the kitchen, counters, and dining areas in strict accordance with food safety standards.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment, dishwashers, and point-of-sale cash registers efficiently and accurately during peak hours.
• Assist the Chef Manager with stock rotation, unpacking deliveries, inventory checks, and ensuring correct storage of food products.

About You

• Holding a valid, current NSW Working With Children Check clearance or the willingness to obtain one immediately is essential.
• Bringing previous experience in food preparation, fast-paced retail hospitality, or commercial canteen environments is highly regarded.
• Displaying a genuinely warm, positive attitude combined with excellent communication skills when interacting with children and staff.
• Possessing strong time-management skills and the physical stamina required to work efficiently during brisk breakfast rushes.
• Demonstrating a reliable work ethic and a commitment to working the set schedule

Why Cater Care

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider with 25 years of experience. We operate across multiple sectors including Aged Care, Education, Retail, and Remote Services. Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, and providing excellent career opportunities. We strongly encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.