Catering Assistant - Horsham

Cater Care; Horsham; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Training & development

Employee discounts

Uniform provided

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our aged care kitchen team in Horsham, Victoria, on a part-time basis. The role focuses on assisting with meal preparation, service and customer care, helping deliver high-quality meals to residents and staff.

We offer structured training, uniform provisioning, employee discounts and wellbeing support, with a supportive work environment across multiple sites in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or customer service is preferred.
• Desirable background in contract catering, aged care, healthcare, or food service environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Flu Vaccination and National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble food items including salads and sandwiches.
• Assist with meal service and maintain presentation and customer service standards.
• Restock supplies before, during and after service periods.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas and handle dishwashing duties.
• Set tables and assist with plating and meal distribution.

Skills

Food prep

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Vaccination & background check

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Horsham

Job Category: Aged Care/Retirement, Care Services, Catering Assistant, Customer Service, Food Safety, Food Service, Indigenous Participation, Kitchen

Join Our Kitchen Team

Location: Horsham, Victoria

Roster: Wednesday & Thursday, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cater Care is seeking a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our aged care team at one of our sites in Horsham, Victoria, on a part-time basis.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive and welcoming environment, helping deliver high-quality meal services that enhance the daily experience of our residents and staff.

What We Offer

• Competitive Hospitality Award rates
• Entry-level opportunity with structured training and development pathways
• Access to employee retail discounts across 650+ stores
• Provided company uniform for ease of onboarding
• Employee Assistance Program (Acacia Connection EAP) to support wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble food items including salads, sandwiches, and texture-modified meals
• Assist with meal service, ensuring a high standard of presentation and customer service
• Restock supplies before, during, and after service periods
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, including dishwashing duties
• Set tables and assist with plating and meal distribution

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in food preparation and/or customer service
• Experience in contract catering, aged care, healthcare, or food service environments is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Flu Vaccination and National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider operating across multiple sectors, including Aged Care, Education, Retirement, Retail, and Remote Services.

We operate with the values of Care, Pride, and Community, fostering diversity, work/life balance, and excellent career opportunities. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

Job Ref: 5308