Catering Assistant / Kitchen Hand

St Basil's Homes SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Casual hours

Christie Downs site

Job summary

St Basil’s Homes SA in Christie Downs seeks a skilled Catering Assistant to join our not-for-profit kitchen team on a casual basis. You’ll assist with basic food preparation, plating and service, while upholding high standards of hygiene and food safety.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Salary sacrifice benefits up to $15,899 are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding of safe food handling practices.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements in aged care.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen or aged care setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation under the direction of the Chef.
• Support meal plating and service to residents.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow food safety, infection control, and aged-care standards.
• Collaborate with the catering team for daily operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Create Culinary Moments with Meaning

• Not-for-profit salary sacrifice benefits available up to $15,899


• Casual opportunity (morning and afternoon availability required)


• Christie Downs

At St Basil’s Homes, we don’t just serve meals; we create moments of connection and joy for our residents, reflecting our core values of Courtesy and Kindness in every dish we prepare. Inspired by our commitment to innovation and resident-centred dining, we are seeking a skilled and passionate Catering Assistant to join our team and help redefine the aged care dining experience.

The Role

In this role you will report directly to the Head Chef and play an essential part in our collaborative catering team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations at our Christie Downs site. As an experienced Catering Assistant/kitchen hand, you will work as a member of our wider kitchen team on a casual basis. You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of catering and presentation whilst handling, preparing and storing food, in addition to associated cleaning tasks. You will demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards.

What you’ll do and be responsible for

• Assist with basic food preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook


• Support meal plating and service to ensure timely delivery to residents


• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organised kitchen environment


• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely


• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment


• Follow food safety, infection control, and aged-care standards


• Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations

What you’ll need to succeed

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment


• Strong teamwork and communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.


• Understanding of safe food handling practices


• Knowledge of dietary requirements specific to Aged Care


• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or aged care setting (preferred but not essential)