Job Description

Catering Assistant/Catering Services Assistant

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Aged Care | Northern Suburbs SA, Western Suburbs SA

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Join Our Caring Team as a Catering Assistant/CateringServices Assistant

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Are you passionate about food and making a difference inpeople's lives? We're looking for a part-time or casualCatering Assistant/Catering Services Assistant to join ourfriendly, supportive teams across our Residential Aged CareFacility in Western and Northern suburbs.

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If you love working in a close-knit environment, enjoy flexiblehours, and want to bring joy to others through nutritious meals,this could be the perfect role for you.

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What You'll Be Doing

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As a Catering Assistant, you'll play a vital role in creating awarm, welcoming dining experience for our residents. Your day mightinclude:

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- Assisting with food preparation and general kitchenhand duties
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- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchenenvironment
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- Serving meals with care and professionalism
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- Working in the servery and onsite café,providing excellent customer service
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- Supporting residents' dietary, cultural, and mealpreferences
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- Working closely with chefs and the catering team to deliverquality meals
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- Contributing ideas to enhance service and residentsatisfaction
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What We're Looking For

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We'd love to hear from you if you:

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- Have full working rights in Australia - essential
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- Hold a current DHS NDIS Worker ScreeningCheck – essential
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- Have a minimum of 2 years' experience inhospitality, including experience in agedcare, hospitals, cafés, pubs, or similarcustomer service environments -essential
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- Hold a Certificate II in Hospitality (orequivalent qualification) or have relevant industryexperience
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- Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a team
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- Are passionate about providing excellent care, service,



anda positive dining experience for residents and customers
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- Are willing to learn and contribute to a supportive,person-centred environment
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Studying Certificate III in Commercial Cookery? This is a great opportunity to kickstart your career.

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About UnitingSA

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UnitingSA operates five aged care homes across AdelaideWestern and Northern Suburbs. Our facilities aremore than just buildings – they're homes filled with care,compassion, and community.

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At UnitingSA, Hotel Services team works alongside clinical staffto create a homely atmosphere through delicious meals, meaningfulactivities, and thoughtful support.

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Why Work With Us?

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We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing andcareer growth:

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- Supportive & Inclusive Team: Join awelcoming, multicultural workplace where diversity is valuedand teamwork is encouraged.
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- Agile Kitchen Environment: Work in a rapid-paced, modern kitchen alongside experienced chefs who arepassionate about quality food and mentoring others.
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- Career Development & Progression: Ongoingtraining, mentoring from experienced chefs, and opportunitiesto grow your career from Catering Assistant through toChef roles.
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- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-freeplus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
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- Leave Loading: 17.5% extra on your holidaypay
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- Paid Parental Leave: 16 weeks for eligibleemployees
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- Wellbeing Support: Access to our EmployeeAssistance Program
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Applications close Wednesday, 21 st October2026.

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We may close early if we find the right candidate – so don'twait!

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We Welcome Everyone

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We welcome applications from all community members, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diversebackgrounds, and people with all abilities anddiversities.

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Our application process is mobile-friendly for yourconvenience.

📌 Catering Assistant/Catering Services Assistant (South Australia)
🏢 UnitingCare
📍 South Australia