Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement
Posted: 10/03/2026
Closing Date: 12/04/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: VIC: Melbourne
Job Description
Bring Joy to Every Meal - Join Our Catering Team!
Location: Port Phillip Retirement Village, AltonaEmployment Type: Part-timeRoster:
* Monday & Friday: 10:30am - 2:00pm / 3:30pm - 6:30pm
* Sunday: 9:30am - 2:00pm
Cater Care is looking for a motivated Catering Assistant to join our team at Port Phillip Retirement Village in Altona. In this role, you'll help deliver high-quality meals and provide friendly service in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with food preparation, including salads, sandwiches, and texture-modified meals
* Serve meals and snacks with a high standard of customer service
* Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, including dishwashing
* Set tables, plate meals, and support the Chef with general kitchen duties
Desired Skills and Experience
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in food preparation and/or customer service
* Contract catering experience (desirable)
* Ability to work effectively within a team environment
* Strong presentation and communication skills
* Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced setting
What We Offer
* Hospitality Award rate + Super
* Uniform provided
* Staff benefits and retail discounts (450+ stores nationwide!)
* Training and support for further skills
* Access to EAP services via Acacia Connection
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.
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