Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: NSW: Byron Bay

Job Category: Aged Care/Retirement,Catering Assistant,Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation

Join Our Aged Care Catering Team

Cater Care is seeking a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our aged care team at our Byron Bay site on a part time basis. This role involves working in a supportive environment to help deliver quality meal services for residents and staff.

What We Offer

- Competitive Hospitality Award rates + Super
- Entry-level opportunity with structured training and development pathways
- Access to employee retail discounts across 650+ stores
- Provided company uniform for ease of onboarding
- Employee Assistance Program (Acacia Connection EAP) to support wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

- 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

About You





Desired Skills and Experience

- 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

Please Note Successful applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check.

About Us

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.

Click “Apply for this job” today. If your experience aligns with the key criteria, a recruitment coordinator will contact you. Please, no agencies.

Job Ref: 5377

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