Catering Assistant | Part-time, 30+ hours | Ballarat, VIC

Sodexo; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo in Ballarat is seeking a Catering Assistant to support day-to-day catering operations, including food preparation and service, with part-time hours and weekend shifts.

This role offers consistent hours, up to 38 per week, with early morning shifts on weekends and weekdays, and a friendly team environment focused on safety, service, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering or food service.
• Flexible to work a range of shifts.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work at pace.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Positive, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and catering service.
• Support kitchen and front-of-house operations.
• Maintain clean, hygienic and organised areas.
• Follow food safety and workplace procedures.
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver quality service.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Catering/food service

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Job description

• Part-time
• Job Family: Service Attendants

Job Description

Why Join Sodexo?

At Sodexo, you’ll be part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly and helps communities thrive every day. From corporate workplaces to remote and mine-site operations, your work will have real, visible impact where it matters most. We offer meaningful careers and opportunities to grow, in a culture where safety, inclusion, wellbeing and purpose shape how we work, so you can truly belong, act to make an impact, and thrive.

What’s the role?

Join our team as a Catering Assistant in Ballarat, supporting day-to-day catering operations across food preparation and service. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for consistent hours and a part-time role with the opportunity to work up to 38 hours per week.

• Part-time, minimum 30 hours per week, with up to 38 hours often available
• Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am - 2:30pm
• Weekday shifts generally between 6:00am - 3:00pm
• Assist with food preparation and catering service
• Support kitchen and front-of-house operations
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards
• Work as part of a supportive team

Key responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, including basic meal and sandwich preparation
• Support catering and food service operations
• Maintain clean, hygienic and organised food preparation areas
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace procedures
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver quality service

About you

• Previous hospitality, catering or food service experience
• Flexible and comfortable working across a range of shifts
• Reliable, organised and able to work at pace
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude

To be successful, you'll need:

• Australian Citizenship or full Australian working rights (WHV cannot be accepted)
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and police check
• Previous hospitality or catering experience
• Ability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Availability to work Saturday and Sunday, 6:30am - 2:30pm
• Flexibility to work weekday shifts generally between 6:00am - 3:00pm
• Ideally, you will live in or around the Ballarat area

WhychooseSodexo?

Sodexo is a people business, employing over400,000people worldwide and thousands here in Australia.Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive.We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.

At Sodexo,we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.

We offer a competitive salary,many development opportunities and an outstandingbenefits and recognition program!