Catering Assistant - Horsham

Cater Care; Horsham; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitality Industry Award rates plus

Training and development pathways

Employee discounts across 650+ Retail

Company uniform provided

EAP wellbeing support

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a motivated Catering Assistant to join our Horsham kitchen team. You will support the preparation and service of nutritious meals for residents in a caring, fast-paced environment.

This part-time permanent role offers on-site work, uniform provided, and employee discounts. A current flu vaccination and a National Criminal History Check are required.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check.
• Experience in kitchen hand, catering assistant or hospitality role is desirable.
• Exposure to aged care, healthcare or contract catering environments is advantageous.
• Ability to follow procedures and work efficiently under pressure.
• Good communication skills and a positive team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service delivery
• Prepare and present texture-modified foods with care and precision
• Deliver friendly, efficient service with a smile
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and WHS procedures

Skills

Kitchen hand

Catering

Hospitality

Team communication

Care attitude

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Horsham

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

Join Our Kitchen Team

Location: Horsham, Victoria

Roster: Monday to Wednesday | 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pay: $27.08 base rate + Super

We are seeking a motivated Catering Assistant to join our aged care team in Horsham. In this hands-on role, you will support the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals that contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents.

What We Offer

• Hospitality Industry Award rates plus superannuation
• Entry-level opportunity with training and development pathways
• Employee discounts across 650+ retailers
• Company uniform provided
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service delivery
• Prepare and present texture-modified foods with care and precision
• Deliver friendly, efficient service with a smile
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and WHS procedures

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a kitchen hand, catering assistant, or hospitality role
• Exposure to aged care, healthcare, or contract catering environments (desirable)
• Ability to follow procedures and work efficiently under pressure
• Good communication skills and a positive team attitude
• A respectful and caring approach to working in aged care

Please Note

All applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check.

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, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

Job Ref: 5982