Posted 04/06/2026
Closes 18/06/2026
East Melbourne, 3002, Melbourne, Victoria
Part time
Not specified
Catering Industries Pty Ltd is a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.
About the role
Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant!
We’re looking for enthusiastic Catering Assistants to become part of the vibrant kitchen team at our client’s aged care facility in Ringwood, VIC. If you’re passionate about great food and love making a difference in the daily lives of older Australians, this is the role for you!
This roster is ideal for candidates who enjoy variety, stability, and a well‑structured work pattern.
⏰ Choose your shifts: Wednesday and Friday with morning shifts (6.30am till 2.30pm) and afternoon shifts ( 2.30pm till 7.30pm.
💼 Competitive pay: $25.85/hr + super (Mon - Fri)
📅 Flexible roster: Enjoy flexible weekly hours, plus weekend and public holiday loadings
A current Federal Police Check (or willingness to obtain one) is required for this role.
Skills and experience
Aged Care experience is desirable, but not necessary.
Reliable and punctual
Ability to multi-task and perform work within deadlines
Empathy and respect towards aged care residents, staff and clients.
The ability to support the chefs and the team in a busy kitchen.
Well-presented and good customer service skills.
Access to own transport.
Key Responsibilities
Providing meal service to elderly residents
Cleaning of serveries, kitchen and dining room set up
Adhering to and completing quality assurance documents
Washing dishes in the main kitchen and plating of meals
Preparing salads and sandwiches in the main kitchen
Function set up and clear down
Assist the Chef and Chef Manager as required in day-to-day tasks
Food and beverage service
Benefits and perks
The successful applicant will be offered a competitive hourly rate plus penalty loadings as per Hospitality Award. You will also receive comprehensive training to perform your role in a satisfactory manner.
Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!
Why work with Catering Industries?
We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUST are expected of all employees.