Catering Assistant: Flexible Part-Time Role in Aged Care

Pyramid Residential Care Centre; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Pyramid Residential Care Centre in Gordonvale, QLD is seeking enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our kitchen and dining team. You’ll help with meal prep, plating and serving residents with a friendly smile, while supporting the Chef Manager and catering staff.

No formal cookery qualification is required, and we welcome applicants with a positive attitude, teamwork skills and a genuine desire to help older people. Flexible part-time and casual roles are available as we continue to grow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food services or aged care (desirable).
• Understanding of food safety and safe food handling practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Friendly, caring and respectful approach to working with older people.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Reliable, hardworking attitude and pride in your work.
• No formal commercial cookery qualification is required!

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, plating and presentation of delicious, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Serving meals and drinks to residents with a friendly smile.
• Helping create a welcoming, enjoyable dining experience.
• Supporting our Chef Manager, cooks and wider catering team.
• Ensuring individual dietary needs, preferences and special meal requirements are followed.
• Keeping our kitchen, dining areas and equipment clean, safe and organised.
• Assisting with dishwashing, cleaning, stock handling and general kitchen duties.
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Getting to know our residents and helping make mealtimes something they look forward to!

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Pyramid Residential Care Centre in Gordonvale, QLD is seeking enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our kitchen and dining team. You’ll help with meal prep, plating and serving residents with a friendly smile, while supporting the Chef Manager and catering staff.

No formal cookery qualification is required, and we welcome applicants with a positive attitude, teamwork skills and a genuine desire to help older people. Flexible part-time and casual roles are available as we continue to grow.