Wash and Catering Assistant

Talent Acquisition Group

Sydney

On-site

AUD 30,000 - 41,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Employee benefits
Growth opportunities

Job summary

Blue Collar Recruitment invites applicants for a Catering Assistant at Sydney Airport. You will prepare fresh ingredients, maintain high hygiene standards and work in a fast-paced aviation catering setting.

Join a respected company, collaborate with chefs, and contribute to timely flight turnarounds in a supportive team. Prior kitchen, food prep, or cleaning experience is preferred, with shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

  • Previous kitchen, food prep, or cleaning experience preferred.
  • Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
  • Team-oriented mindset and good communication skills.
  • Physical fitness to handle manual tasks, standing for long periods, and repetitive work.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Chop, slice, and dice ingredients with precision
  • Ensure food meets presentation and portioning standards
  • Follow food safety rules and maintain a clean workspace
  • Collaborate with chefs and kitchen staff to meet production targets
  • Assist in stock management and waste reduction
  • Operate commercial dishwashing equipment in a high-volume environment
  • Wash, sanitise, and properly store kitchen utensils, trays, and catering equipment
  • Follow strict hygiene, food safety, and airline compliance standards
  • Support turnaround of catering equipment to meet tight flight schedules
  • Report any equipment faults or hygiene issues promptly
  • Work efficiently as part of a team to keep operations running smoothly

Skills

Food preparation
Food safety & hygiene
Teamwork
Communication skills
Physical fitness
Shift flexibility
Dishwashing

Job description

  • Competitive industry pay and employee benefits
  • Work with a respected aviation catering company
  • Supportive team environment focused on growth
  • Gain valuable experience in high-volume food prep

Join our catering team at Sydney Airport, using your skills in a dynamic setting.

Catering Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Wash and Catering Assistant to join our dynamic team at Sydney Airport. Utilize your skills to prepare fresh ingredients and ensure high standards of hygiene and safety in a fast-paced environment. Work with a respected aviation catering company that values efficiency and teamwork. Join us to learn and enhance your skills in a supportive setting.

Your Responsibilities
  • Chop, slice, and dice ingredients with precision
  • Ensure food meets presentation and portioning standards
  • Follow food safety rules and maintain a clean workspace
  • Collaborate with chefs and kitchen staff to meet production targets
  • Assist in stock management and waste reduction
Wash Department Duties
  • Operate commercial dishwashing equipment in a high-volume environment
  • Wash, sanitise, and properly store kitchen utensils, trays, and catering equipment
  • Follow strict hygiene, food safety, and airline compliance standards
  • Support turnaround of catering equipment to meet tight flight schedules
  • Report any equipment faults or hygiene issues promptly
  • Work efficiently as part of a team to keep operations running smoothly
The Must-Haves
  • Previous kitchen, food prep, or cleaning experience preferred
  • Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
  • Team-oriented mindset and good communication skills
  • Physical fitness to handle manual tasks, standing for long periods, and repetitive work
  • Flexibility to work various shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Who Are We?

At Blue Collar Recruitment, we connect you with fulfilling opportunities in aviation, hospitality, catering, and logistics. With us, find varied work, meet new people, and discover roles that matter. Let's match your skills to the right job together!

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