About The Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic Cold Larder Cook / Catering Assistant to join our vibrant team at one of Gather by Cater Care's leading university education sites in Bedford Park. You'll prepare fresh, delicious meals and cold larder items, support daily service, and be part of a friendly, supportive team.
If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and taking pride in well-presented food, this role is a great fit
Location: On-site parking available, close to Flinders Train Station
Start Date: Early February 2026
Roster: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 1:30pm, term-time only with a long summer break
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with daily food preparation and meal service
* Assemble salads, sandwiches, and cold dishes with care and consistency
* Provide warm, professional customer service
* Support catering for school functions, events, and meetings
* Wash dishes and maintain hygiene across kitchen and dining spaces
* Uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards
About You
* Experience in kitchen assistance, cold larder work, food prep and/or customer service
* Experience in education or high-volume environments (highly desirable)
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* High standards of presentation and personal hygiene
* Reliable, adaptable, and able to stay composed during busy service periods
What's In It For You
* Award pay + casual loading + weekend penalty rates
* Uniform provided
* Staff benefits and discounts at 450+ retailers nationwide
* Ongoing training and skill development
* 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.
Next Steps
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
All successful candidates will be required to satisfy a Working With Children Check and undertake a National Criminal History Check.
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