Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement

Cater Care Group; Gloucester; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Casual & weekend loadings

Staff discounts

Professional qualifications support

Career growth programs

Job summary

Cater Care is recruiting a Casual Catering Assistant to support our Aged Care site in Gloucester, NSW. You’ll help with food service, kitchen setup, and a friendly dining experience for residents every day.

Ideal candidates have experience in food prep or customer service, value hygiene, and can work both independently and with a team. Casual shifts, weekend loadings, ongoing training, and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food preparation, kitchen assistance, or customer service (highly regarded).
• Strong collaborative spirit with the confidence to work independently.
• A professional approach with high standards for personal hygiene and presentation.
• Prior experience within aged care, retirement living, or healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with fresh food preparation and kitchen setup.
• Delivering friendly, attentive meal and snack service to residents.
• Maintaining cleanliness across kitchen and dining facilities, including dishwashing.
• Upholding rigorous food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen assistance

Customer service

Hygiene standards

Job description

Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement

Posted: 24/10/2026

Closing Date: 24/11/2026

Job Type: Casual

Location: Gloucester

Job Category: Aged Care/Retirement,Care Services,Catering Assistant,Customer Service,Food Safety,Indigenous Participation,Kitchen

Turn your passion for food and service into memorable dining moments for our residents.

Job Description

Cater Care is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Casual Catering Assistants at our Aged Care site in Gloucester, NSW. In this essential role, you will play a key part in serving nutritious meals and fostering a welcoming, enjoyable dining environment for our residents every day.

Roster:

Variable scheduling, with regular opportunities to pick up additional shifts to suit your lifestyle.

What this role involves:

• Assisting with fresh food preparation and kitchen setup
• Delivering friendly, attentive meal and snack service to residents
• Maintaining cleanliness across kitchen and dining facilities, including dishwashing
• Upholding rigorous food safety and hygiene standards

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in food preparation, kitchen assistance, or customer service (highly regarded)
• Strong collaborative spirit with the confidence to work independently
• A professional approach with high standards for personal hygiene and presentation
• Prior experience within aged care, retirement living, or healthcare settings is a plus

What we offer:

• Competitive pay rates with casual and weekend loadings
• Exclusive staff discounts across leading retail companies
• Ongoing support for professional qualifications, licensing, and accreditations
• Clear career growth opportunities through our structured leadership programs

Who we are:

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).

Guided by our core values of Care, Pride, and Community, we foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, promotes work-life balance, and supports career progression. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please Note:

In accordance with industry health and safety standards for aged care, successful candidates must provide proof of an annual influenza vaccination and undergo a National Criminal History Check as well as an NDIS Worker Screening Check.