Catering Assistant- Aged Care

Catering Industries; Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + penalty load

Staff benefits: 100+ retail discounts

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Catering Industries Pty Ltd in Cootamundra, NSW, is seeking enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our client’s aged care facility kitchen team. You will help with meal service, kitchen clean-up, and event setup, supporting chefs in a busy environment.

Applicants should be reliable, punctual and empathetic toward residents. A current Federal Police Check is required or willingness to obtain one. Flexible roster with morning/afternoon shifts and weekend loadings is offered.

Qualifications

• Current Federal Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Aged Care experience is desirable.
• Reliable and punctual with ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide meal service to elderly residents.
• Clean kitchen, serveries and dining room setup.
• Complete quality assurance documents.
• Wash dishes and plate meals.
• Prepare salads and sandwiches in main kitchen.
• Set up and clear down functions.
• Assist Chef and Chef Manager as required.
• Provide food and beverage service.

Skills

Reliability and punctuality

Multi-tasking

Empathy and respect for residents

Support to chefs and team

Aged Care experience desirable

Job description

Catering Industries Pty Ltdis a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.

About the role

Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant!

We’re looking for enthusiastic Catering Assistants to become part of the vibrant kitchen team at our client’s aged care facility in Cootamundra, NSW. If you’re passionate about great food and love making a difference in the daily lives of older Australians, this is the role for you!

This roster is ideal for candidates who enjoy variety, stability, and a well-structured work pattern.

• Roster: Morning and afternoon shifts across Monday to Sunday.
• Competitive pay: $27.08/hr + casual loading ($33.85/hr Mon-Fri for casual role)
• Flexible roster: Enjoy flexible weekly hours, plus weekend and Public Holiday loadings

What You’ll Need

• A current Federal Police Check (or willingness to obtain one) is required for this role.

Skills and experience

• Aged Care experience is desirable, but not necessary.

• Reliable and punctual

• Ability to multi-task and perform work within deadlines.

• Empathy and respect towards aged care residents, staff and clients.

• The ability to support the chefs and the team in a busy kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing meal service to elderly residents

• Cleaning of kitchen, serveries and dining room set up.

• Adhering to and completing quality assurance documents

• Washing dishes and plating of meals

• Preparing salads and sandwiches in the main kitchen

• Function set up and clear down.

• Assist the Chef and Chef Manager as required in day-to-day tasks.

• Food and beverage service

Benefits and perks

The successful applicant will be offered a competitive hourly rate plus penalty loadings as per Hospitality Award. You will also receive comprehensive training from our highly experienced management team.

Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!

Why work with Catering Industries?

We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values ofCARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUSTare expected of all employees.

Catering Industries Pty Ltdis a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.

About the role

Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant!

We’re looking for enthusiastic Catering Assistants to become part of the vibrant kitchen team at our client’s aged care facility in Cootamundra, NSW. If you’re passionate about great food and love making a difference in the daily lives of older Australians, this is the role for you!

This roster is ideal for candidates who enjoy variety, stability, and a well-structured work pattern.

• Roster: Morning and afternoon shifts across Monday to Sunday.
• Competitive pay: $27.08/hr + casual loading ($33.85/hr Mon-Fri for casual role)
• Flexible roster: Enjoy flexible weekly hours, plus weekend and Public Holiday loadings

What You’ll Need

• A current Federal Police Check (or willingness to obtain one) is required for this role.

Skills and experience

• Aged Care experience is desirable, but not necessary.

• Reliable and punctual

• Ability to multi-task and perform work within deadlines.

• Empathy and respect towards aged care residents, staff and clients.

• The ability to support the chefs and the team in a busy kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing meal service to elderly residents

• Cleaning of kitchen, serveries and dining room set up.

• Adhering to and completing quality assurance documents

• Washing dishes and plating of meals

• Preparing salads and sandwiches in the main kitchen

• Function set up and clear down.

• Assist the Chef and Chef Manager as required in day-to-day tasks.

• Food and beverage service

Benefits and perks

The successful applicant will be offered a competitive hourly rate plus penalty loadings as per Hospitality Award. You will also receive comprehensive training from our highly experienced management team.

Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!

Why work with Catering Industries?

We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values ofCARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUSTare expected of all employees.