Catering Assistant – Part-Time, Flexible Hours, Growth

UnitingCare SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive & Inclusive Team

Dynamic Kitchen Environment

Career Development & Progression

Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 + $2,[

Job summary

UnitingSA is seeking a part-time or casual Catering Assistant to join friendly teams across Residential Aged Care facilities in the Western and Northern suburbs of Adelaide. You will support food preparation, serving meals, and assist in the café and servery while focusing on resident care and satisfaction.

The role requires flexibility, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safe, nutritious dining. Full working rights in Australia are essential, with DHS NDIS screening also required.

Qualifications

• We require full working rights in Australia - essential.
• Must have DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check – essential.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in hospitality including aged care, hospitals, cafés, pubs or similar.
• Certificate II in Hospitality (or equivalent) or relevant industry experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passionate about providing excellent care and dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and general kitchenhand duties.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Serve meals with care and professionalism.
• Work in the servery and onsite café, delivering great customer service.
• Support residents' dietary, cultural and meal preferences.
• Collaborate with chefs to deliver quality meals and ideas for service improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Food handling

Safety and hygiene

Education

Certificate II in Hospitality

Job description

UnitingSA is seeking a part-time or casual Catering Assistant to join friendly teams across Residential Aged Care facilities in the Western and Northern suburbs of Adelaide. You will support food preparation, serving meals, and assist in the café and servery while focusing on resident care and satisfaction.

The role requires flexibility, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safe, nutritious dining. Full working rights in Australia are essential, with DHS NDIS screening also required.