Production Assistant (Kitchen Hand)

Cater Care; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Career development

Internal mobility

EAP

Recognition programs

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Production Assistant (Kitchen Hand) for Care Food Co in NSW. You will assist with meal production, support chefs, and help keep the kitchen clean and safe, contributing to delivering nutritious meals daily.

You don’t need to be a qualified chef, but a reliable, team-focused attitude and interest in food are essential. Prior kitchen experience is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• You don’t need to be a qualified chef.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Positive, team-focused attitude.
• Pride in maintaining a clean and organised kitchen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and willingness to follow instructions.
• Genuine interest in food and hospitality.
• Previous kitchen, catering or hospitality experience is an advantage, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and meal production.
• Supporting chefs and kitchen staff with daily kitchen operations.
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Safely handling and storing food and ingredients.
• Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Helping with stock handling and kitchen organisation.
• Working as part of a supportive team to deliver quality service.

Job description

Bring your energy to the kitchen. Make a difference every day.

Casual | Care Food Co, NSW

Cater Care is looking for a Production Assistant (Kitchen Hand) to join our team at Care Food Co in NSW. This is a great opportunity as you’ll be part of a kitchen team that helps prepare and deliver nutritious, quality meals every day. In an environment where food is more than just a meal, your work can help make someone's day a little better.

About Cater Care

Cater Care is an Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience delivering quality food and support services across Aged Care, Education, Retail and Remote Services. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our culture is built around three simple values:

Care. Pride. Community.

We care about our customers, take pride in what we do and create supportive communities where our people can thrive.

Job Description

About the Role

As a Production Assistant (Kitchen Hand), you’ll work alongside our kitchen team to help prepare and deliver quality meals while keeping the kitchen clean, safe and running smoothly.

Your day may include:

• Assisting with food preparation and meal production
• Supporting chefs and kitchen staff with daily kitchen operations
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and food preparation areas
• Safely handling and storing food and ingredients
• Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures
• Helping with stock handling and kitchen organisation
• Working as part of a supportive team to deliver quality service

Desired Skills and Experience

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be a qualified chef. We’re looking for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

You’ll bring:

• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Pride in maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and a willingness to follow instructions
• A genuine interest in food and hospitality

Previous kitchen, catering or hospitality experience is an advantage, but not essential for the right person.

What’s In It For You?

When you join Cater Care, you’re joining a team that invests in its people.

You’ll have access to:

• Flexible working arrangements and rosters
• Training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your career within Cater Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee recognition programs
• Opportunities to explore internal roles and locations
• Relish Employee Benefits – discounts across 650+ retailers
• Wellbeing and financial support through employee benefit programs
• Cater Care retail discounts and other employee benefits

Be Part of Something That Matters

At Cater Care, what you do matters. The meals you help prepare can make a real difference to someone's day. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.