Catering Assistant - Aged Care

Catering Industries; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Staff discounts

Training provided

Job summary

Catering Industries Pty Ltd is seeking Catering Assistants for an aged care facility in Kingswood, NSW. Join a vibrant kitchen team and contribute to daily meal service for elderly residents in a structured, support-focused environment.

Shifts include Thursday and Friday mornings; pay is competitive with casual loading. A current Federal Police Check is required, with training provided to ensure quality service.

Qualifications

• Aged Care experience is desirable, but not necessary.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Empathy and respect towards residents, staff and clients.
• The ability to support the chefs and the team in a busy kitchen.
• Well-presented with good customer service.
• Access to own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Providing meal service to elderly residents.
• Cleaning of serveries, kitchen and dining room set up.
• Adhering to and completing quality assurance documents.
• Washing dishes in the main kitchen 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.

Skills

Aged Care experience

Reliable and punctual

Multi-tasking

Empathy and respect

Support chefs and team

Customer service

Own transport

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 Kingswood, 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.

• Choose your shifts: Thursday and Friday from 6.30am till 2.30pm.
• Competitive pay: $27.08/hr + casual loading ($33.85/hr Mon–Fri for casual role)

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.
• Well-presented and good customer service skills.
• Access to own reliable transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing meal service to elderly residents
• Cleaning of serveries, kitchen and dining room set up
• Adhering to and completing quality assurance documents
• Washing dishes in the main kitchen 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 to perform your role in a satisfactory manner.

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 substant ial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUST are 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 Kingswood, 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.

• Choose your shifts: Thursday and Friday from 6.30am till 2.30pm.
• Competitive pay: $27.08/hr + casual loading ($33.85/hr Mon–Fri for casual role)

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.
• Well-presented and good customer service skills.
• Access to own reliable transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing meal service to elderly residents
• Cleaning of serveries, kitchen and dining room set up
• Adhering to and completing quality assurance documents
• Washing dishes in the main kitchen 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 to perform your role in a satisfactory manner.

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 substant ial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUST are expected of all employees.