Job Type: Casual

Location: VIC: Hamilton

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

Join Our Kitchen Team

Location: Hamilton, VIC

Roster: Casual | Various days and hours available

Pay: $27.08 base rate + casual loading + penalty rates (as applicable)

We are seeking a motivated Catering Assistant to join our aged care team in Hamilton. In this hands-on role, you will support the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals that contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents.

What We Offer

- Entry-level opportunity with structured training and development pathways
- Work with a leading national contract catering organisation
- 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

- Assist with meal preparation and service delivery
- Prepare and present texture-modified foods with care and precision
- Deliver friendly, efficient service with a smile
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and WHS procedures

About You





Desired Skills and Experience

- Previous experience in a kitchen hand, catering assistant, or hospitality role
- Exposure to aged care, healthcare, or contract catering environments (desirable)
- Ability to follow procedures and work efficiently under pressure
- Positive communication skills and a positive team attitude
- A respectful and caring approach to working in aged care

Please Note All 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 (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.

Next Steps

Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies.

Job Ref: 5882

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📌 Casual Catering Assistant - Hamilton
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Hamilton