Catering assistant - aged care/retirement | ballina

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: NSW: Northern NSW (Byron Bay, Tweed Heads)

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

Cater Care is seeking a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our aged care team at one of our sites in Ballina, NSW on a part-time basis. This is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive and welcoming environment, helping deliver high-quality meal services that enhance the daily experience of our residents and staff. In this role, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards, while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a professional presentation at all times.

• Competitive Hospitality Award rates
• Entry-level opportunity with structured training and development pathways
• Work with a leading national contract catering organisation
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Access to employee retail discounts across 450+ stores
• Provided company uniform for ease of onboarding
• Employee Assistance Program (Acacia Connection EAP) to support wellbeing

• Prepare and assemble food items including salads, sandwiches, and texture-modified meals
• Assist with meal service, ensuring a high standard of presentation and customer service
• Restock supplies before, during, and after service periods
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, including dishwashing duties
• Set tables and assist with plating and meal distribution

• Previous experience in food preparation and/or customer service
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery highly regarded
• Experience in contract catering, aged care, healthcare, or food service environments is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider operating across multiple sectors, including Aged Care, Education, Retirement, Retail, and Remote Services. We operate with the values of Care, Pride, and Community, fostering diversity, work/life balance, and excellent career opportunities. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

All applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check.

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