Part-Time Catering Assistant - Aged Care | Hamilton

Cater Care; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Australian catering service provider is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant in Warrnambool. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals to residents, and maintain kitchen hygiene. Ideal candidates should have kitchen assistance experience and the ability to work in a team. This role offers $25.85 per hour and various employee benefits including training and discounts for retailers.

Benefits

Uniform and training provided

Access to EAP services

Discounts for 450+ retailers

Structured leadership development plan

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in kitchens or customer service.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Pride in personal appearance and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation including salads and sandwiches.
• Serve meals and snacks to residents.
• Dishwashing and cleaning kitchen areas.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety practices.

Skills

Food preparation assistance

Customer service

Teamwork

Hygiene and safety practices

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: VIC: Western Victoria (Warrnambool, Horsham)

Job Category: Catering Assistant,Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen

Overview

The role: Cater Care seeks to appoint a Part-Time Catering Assistant at one of our key aged care residences in Hamilton.

Roster: Friday - 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm, and Saturday - 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm

What We Offer

• $25.85 base rate + super & applicable weekend penalty rates
• Uniform and training provided
• Access to EAP services with Acacia Connection
• Great range of staff benefits including discounts for 450+ retailers nationwide for you and your family!
• Support around further training, licensing and accreditations
• Structured leadership development plan for those wishing to progress their career to the next stage.

Role

What this role involves:

• Assisting with food preparation, including salads, sandwiches, and texture-modified meals
• Customer service - serving our residents meals and snacks
• Re-stocking as required, and after meal periods
• Dishwashing and cleaning kitchen & dining areas
• Setting tables, plating meals, and supporting the chef with general kitchen duties
• Maintaining food hygiene and safety practices

Desired Skills And Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience assisting in kitchens, food preparation and/or customer service
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Pride in personal appearance & hygiene
• Previous experience in aged care (preferred but not essential)

Who We Are

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).

Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

The Next Step

Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies.

Please Note

As a result of revised standards around health & well-being in the aged care industry, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check.