Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement

Cater Care; Mosman Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Casual leave loading

Exclusive staff discounts across major

Training and career development

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our aged care community in Mosman, NSW on a casual basis. You will assist with food preparation, plate meals, and deliver friendly service to residents, while maintaining high hygiene standards.

We value teamwork, reliability and the ability to work autonomously during busy dining periods. Previous experience in food service or healthcare is highly regarded, and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or customer service.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work autonomously.
• High standards of personal presentation and hygiene.
• Experience in healthcare, aged care or retirement sectors is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and presentation.
• Provide warm customer service while serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining and dishwashing areas.
• Uphold food hygiene, safety and texture-modified food standards.
• Deliver efficient tray service and support peak dining times.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Autonomy

Communication

Job description

Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement

Make a meaningful impact every day by delivering warmth, high-quality care, and exceptional dining experiences to our aged care community.

The role:

Cater Care is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and customer-focused Catering Assistants to join our collaborative team in Mosman, NSW on a casual basis.

What this role involves:

• Assist with basic food preparation and presentation in accordance with catering standards.
• Provide warm, respectful customer service while serving nutritious meals and snacks to residents.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness across kitchen, dining, and dishwashing areas.
• Uphold strict food hygiene, safety, and texture-modified food standards.
• Deliver efficient tray service and support smooth kitchen operations during peak dining periods.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience in food preparation, kitchen assistance, or customer service roles.
• Strong teamwork skills alongside the ability to work autonomously and manage priorities.
• High standards of personal presentation, hygiene, and professional conduct.
• Previous experience within the healthcare, aged care, or retirement sector (highly regarded).

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay rate plus casual leave loading.
• Exclusive employee discounts across major national retailers and brands.
• Ongoing professional development, training, licensing, and accreditation support.
• Access to structured leadership and career progression pathway 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).

Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, and providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

Please note:

As a result of revised standards around health & well-being in the aged care industry, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.