Kitchen Attendant

Contemporary Catering; Gisborne; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal transfers and growth

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff discounts

Job summary

Contemporary Catering is seeking a Food Service Assistant for part-time shifts in an aged care facility. You will serve meals with high resident-facing service, assist with light food preparation, and help set up and clean the meal service area. Shifts run across 6:30am to 8:00pm, seven days a week, to suit availability.

Prior hospitality experience is valued but not mandatory. A food safety certificate is recommended, and checks such as Police/NDIS may be required, along with vaccination per

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience may be preferred but is not mandatory.
• Customer service skills for assisting residents during meals.
• Basic food service duties and set-up knowledge are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high customer service to residents when serving meals.
• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Set up for meal service and clean down after service.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Food service

Education

Certificate in Food Safety

Job description

Posted Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 1:00 pm

Contemporary Catering is a family owned and run business providing specialist catering services into Aged Care facilities of the highest standard since 1992. We operate in over 40 locations throughout Victoria and New South Wales employing over 700 staff. We offer Opportunities for career development and progression.

The role of a Food Service Assistant

in an Aged Care facility is busy as it is rewarding.

You will be required to,

• provide high customer service to residents when serving meals.
• assist with basic food preparation.
• set up for meal service and clean down afterwards etc.

Part-time positions available, and shifts are offered throughout all 7 days to suit your availability from 6:30am to 8:00pm

Prior hospitality experience is highly valued but not mandatory. A certificate in food safety is recommended. Additionally, you may be required to hold a National Police Check or a NDIS Worker Screening Check, as well as be fully vaccinated (including the COVID-19 booster) in accordance with the requirements of the aged care facility at which you work.

• Internal transfers and opportunity for growth
• Learning and personal development opportunities
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistant Program for mental health and well-being support.
• Exclusive staff discounts and rewards program, giving you access to save on everyday products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values and respects diversity and inclusion.