Catering Assistant - Casual Positions

Scalabrini Communities; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Scalabrini Communities in Sydney is seeking passionate Catering Assistants (Kitchen Hands) to join our team at Bexley Village on a casual basis. You will support the kitchen team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals and friendly service to residents.

Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude, kitchen experience, knowledge of food safety, and flexibility to work varied casual shifts across mornings and evenings. Knowledge of Italian language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Friendly, approachable personality with a passion for helping others.
• Experience in food preparation in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work casual shifts across mornings, afternoons, weekdays and weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and workplace requirements.
• Good communication skills and customer service.
• Ability to speak Italian or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Support food preparation, basic cooking, presentation, plating and meal delivery to dining areas.
• Provide friendly and attentive customer service to residents and their families.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation and receipting deliveries.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain a positive and respectful workplace.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen experience

Customer service

Multitasking

Flexibility

Food safety

Communication

Italian language

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality

Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate

Commercial Cookery certificate

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?

Do you enjoy working with food and take pride in helping deliver high-quality meals to older Australians?

Scalabrini Communities is looking for passionate, caring and reliable Catering Assistants (Kitchen Hands) to join our team at Bexley Village on a casual basis.

What you’ll do

Working closely with our kitchen team, you’ll help ensure residents enjoy nutritious, high-quality meals and friendly, attentive service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Supporting food preparation, basic cooking, presentation, plating and meal delivery to dining areas.
• Providing friendly and attentive customer service to residents and their families.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and complying with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Assisting with stock control, stock rotation and receipting deliveries.
• Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain a positive and respectful workplace.

What you’ll bring

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• A friendly and approachable personality, with a genuine passion for helping others.
• Previous food preparation or kitchen-hand experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally within aged care or healthcare.
• The ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work a variety of casual shifts, including mornings, afternoons, weekdays and weekends, as required.
• An understanding of food safety standards and relevant workplace requirements.
• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service.
• A Certificate III in Hospitality or an equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.

Why join Scalabrini?

At Scalabrini Communities, we believe that when people feel supported and valued, they do their best work. We’re proud recipients of the Xref Engage Best Workplace Award 2026 for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting our commitment to a positive and supportive team culture.

We also offer:

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year to help increase your take-home pay.
• A varied role where you can contribute and make a meaningful difference.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues.

YOUR PROFILE

• Previous experience in food preparation within a commercial kitchen, preferably in an aged care or health services environment
• Knowledge of the NSW Food Safety Act and HACCP Principles
• Knowledge of WHS and infection control principles
• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service excellence
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Basic to intermediate computer literacy
• Certificate III in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery, or equivalent qualification
• Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate
• Ability to speak Italian or other languages