Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: VIC: Melbourne

Job Category: Catering Assistant, Customer Service, Food Safety, Indigenous Participation, Kitchen, School Dining & Catering

Join Our School Catering Team

Pay Rate: $26.44 per hour + Super

Roster

Monday to Friday during term time, 8:00am - 2:30pm (with optional additional function activities)

Join Gather by Cater Care as a Part‑Time Catering Assistant, supporting the busy kitchen team at one of our education sites.

This hands‑on hospitality role involves assisting our chefs with the preparation and service of fresh, high‑quality meals for boarding students throughout the school term. We are looking for someone who is friendly, approachable, and confident engaging with high school students, creating a positive and welcoming dining experience.

What We Offer

- School holiday stand‑down periods, providing time for family and personal commitments
- National career opportunities with a leading catering provider
- Uniform, training, and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee discounts at 450+ retailers, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with food preparation, meal service, and buffet setup and pack down
- Provide friendly and productive customer service to students and staff
- Operate point‑of‑sale systems, process transactions,



and manage stock supplies
- Maintain clean, safe, and well‑presented kitchen and dining areas, including dishwashing duties
- Follow strict food hygiene and safety standards at all times

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

- Previous catering or hospitality experience with a friendly and confident approach to customer service
- Reliable, approachable, and team‑focused, with strong communication and presentation skills
- Confident in engaging with customers, including high school students, and creating a positive dining experience
- Current driver’s licence and own vehicle required
- Successful candidates required to complete a Working With Children Check

About Cater Care

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.

To apply, click Apply now. If your experience aligns with the role requirements, one of our Recruitment Coordinators will be in touch. Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies.

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📌 Part-Time Catering Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Melbourne