Kitchen Attendant

Contemporary Catering; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Personal development

Employee assistance program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Contemporary Catering is hiring a Food Service Assistant for Aged Care facilities. You will provide high-quality service to residents during meals, assist with basic food preparation, and set up and clean down meal service areas. Part-time shifts span 6:30am–8:00pm across all seven days.

Hospitality experience is valued but not mandatory. A certificate in food safety is recommended, and some positions may require a National Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, plus full vaccination

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is valued but not mandatory.
• Certificate in food safety is recommended.
• May require National Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Be fully vaccinated (including COVID-19 booster) per facility requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Basic food prep

Education

Food safety certificate

Job description

Posted Monday 9 November 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.