Salary: $27.08 - $27.08

Job Type: Casual

Location: NSW: Newcastle

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

Join Our Team at Jesmond Grove Location: Jesmond, NSW

Roster: Casual | Various days and hours available

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

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Catering Assistants to join our dynamic aged care team in Jesmond. In this crucial, hands-on role, you will assist in crafting and serving nutritious, high-quality meals that directly enhance the health, comfort, and daily wellbeing of our residents.

What We Offer
Work with a leading national contract catering organisation
Access to 650+ retail discounts,
Employee Assistance Program (Acacia Connection EAP) to support wellbeing
Provided company uniform for ease of onboarding
Structured training and development pathways

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 protected 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 settings (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

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.

Please Note As a result of revised standards around health & well-being in the aged care industry, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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