Catering Assistant - Uniting Edinglassie Lodge, Penrith

Narooma; Penrith; Remote; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive casual rates

Salary packaging options

Employee discounts across major brands

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking enthusiastic Casual Catering Assistants to join Uniting - Edinglassie Lodge in Penrith. You will help with daily food prep, serving meals, and maintaining dining areas while upholding food safety standards.

Flexible casual opportunities across the week with extra shifts on short notice. Prior kitchen, food prep or customer service experience is valued; aged care experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in kitchen assistance, food prep, or customer service (highly regarded).
• Experience in aged care, retirement living, or healthcare settings is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team.
• Strong attention to personal hygiene, presentation, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation and kitchen setup.
• Serve meals, beverages and snacks to residents with a positive attitude.
• Maintain cleanliness in dining areas, dishwashing and general kitchen duties.
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Deliver efficient and friendly service during peak dining hours.

Skills

Kitchen assistance

Food prep

Customer service

Hygiene & safety

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about providing quality dining experiences for seniors? Cater Care is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Casual Catering Assistants to join our vibrant team at Uniting - Edinglassie Lodge in Penrith.

In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in serving delicious meals and fostering a warm, welcoming environment for our residents every day.

Description

Roster:

Flexible casual opportunities across the week, offering a varied schedule with extra shifts frequently available at short notice.

What this role involves:

• Assisting with daily food preparation and kitchen setup
• Serving meals, beverages, and snacks to residents with a positive attitude
• Maintaining cleanliness in dining areas, dishwashing, and general kitchen duties
• Upholding strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Delivering efficient and friendly service during peak dining hours

Skills And Experiences

The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience in kitchen assistance, food prep, or customer service (highly regarded)
• Experience in aged care, retirement living, or healthcare settings is desirable
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team
• Strong attention to personal hygiene, presentation, and safety standards

What we offer:

• Competitive casual rates with salary packaging/sacrifice options available
• Exclusive employee discounts across major retailers and brands
• Ongoing support for training, certifications, and career advancement
• Access to structured leadership development and growth pathways

Who we are:

Cater Care is a leading 100% Australian-owned contract catering and facilities management provider, operating across Aged Care, Education, Business & Industry, and Remote sectors.

Guided by our core values of Care, Pride, and Community, we champion diversity, work-life balance, and continuous growth for our team. We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

Please Note:

Under aged care compliance guidelines, successful candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a current Flu Vaccination, National Police Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

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