Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement

Cater Care; Manly; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Staff discounts

Qualifications support

Leadership programs

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking enthusiastic Casual Catering Assistants to join our team at Uniting - Wesley Heights in Manly. You will help serve nutritious meals, maintain a clean dining environment, and support residents with warm, attentive service.

Experience in food prep or customer service is valued, with a focus on hygiene, teamwork, and the ability to work independently. Prior aged care experience is a plus. First Nations applicants encouraged to apply.

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 prep

Customer service

Hygiene standards

Independent work

Job description

Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement

Bring your passion for food and service to life by creating warm, high-quality dining experiences for our residents.

Cater Care is looking for enthusiastic Casual Catering Assistants to join our vibrant team at Uniting - Wesley Heights in Manly. 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:

Enjoy flexible scheduling throughout the week, 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

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 rewarding salary packaging options
• 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.