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: $***** 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