Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement

Cater Care Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Salary sacrifice options

Employee discounts

Training and licensing support

Leadership development program

Job summary

Cater Care Group is seeking three Catering Assistants for Thomas Holt Kirrawee Aged Care to deliver quality dining experiences and compassionate service to residents. The role supports meal preparation, serving, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a busy aged care kitchen and dining area.

Shifts include varied afternoons (3:00 pm–7:00 pm; 3:30 pm–6:30 pm on Thursdays). Prior kitchen experience and a presentable appearance are valued, with training and licensing support available.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in commercial kitchens.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pride in personal presentation and hygiene standards.
• Experience in retirement living or aged care is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Providing warm customer service while serving meals and snacks to residents.
• Handling dishwashing duties and maintaining pristine kitchen and dining areas.
• Upholding high standards of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Delivering efficient service during peak meal times with a positive attitude.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Presentation

Aged care experience

Job description

Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement

Posted: 15/10/2026

Closing Date: 14/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Kirrawee

Make a meaningful difference every day by delivering quality dining experiences and compassionate care to our residents. Bring warmth, care, and exceptional service to our vibrant Kirrawee aged care community!

Job Description

Roster: Various afternoon shifts available

• Monday – Sunday: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• Thursday: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm (3 positions)

About the role:

Cater Care is seeking three dedicated Catering Assistants to join our team at Thomas Holt, Kirrawee Aged Care. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in delivering exceptional dining experiences and friendly service to our residents.

What This Role Involves:

• Assisting with meal preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Providing warm customer service while serving meals and snacks to residents.
• Handling dishwashing duties and maintaining pristine kitchen and dining areas.
• Upholding high standards of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Delivering efficient service during peak meal times with a positive attitude.

Desired Skills and Experience

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience assisting in commercial kitchens and contributing to daily operations.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Pride in personal presentation and hygiene standards.
• Previous experience in retirement living or aged care is highly regarded.

What we offer:

• Competitive wage with salary sacrifice options available.
• A suite of employee discounts across major national retailers.
• Support and assistance with further training, licensing, and accreditations.
• Access to a structured leadership development program.

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 values of Care, Pride, and Community, we foster diversity, work-life balance, and career growth. We strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply.

Requirements:

In accordance with aged care industry health standards, all successful candidates must hold a current flu vaccination and undergo a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.