08/10/2026

08/11/2026

Permanent - Full Time

Farrer

Catering and Hospitality Services

We are Goodwin, a multi-award-winning, industry-leading seniors' services and accommodation provider in the ACT and NSW. For over 70 years, our community-owned, not-for-profit organisation has provided the Canberra and regional community with vibrant and luxurious retirement living villages, reliable and innovative home care, and the very best in residential aged care facilities.

Enjoy more than just a great career

At Goodwin, you’ll be part of a respected, values-driven organisation with generous employee benefits. Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free salary packaging plus an additional $2,650 for meal entertainment. You can also access novated leasing, relocation assistance, discounted health insurance, gym memberships, airline lounge memberships, free flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities and more.

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dynamic kitchen team. This role is essential in supporting both the preparation of high-quality meals and the delivery of exceptional service to our customers.

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll also play a hands-on role in serving meals and ensuring a positive dining experience for those we support. You’ll assist with food preparation and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen according HACCP standards.

If you're passionate about food, service, and being part of a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Current Shifts Available

Full-time 76 hours, Monday to Friday - 6:30am to 2:30pm

Part-time 30 hours, Friday & Saturday - 6:30am to 2:30pm

Desired Skills and Experience

What You’ll Do

- Assist with basic food preparation under the direction of the chef or supervisor

- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and food service areas

- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment





- Receive and store deliveries

- Support the team in setting up and clearing food service areas

- Adhere to food safety and workplace health & safety standards at all times

- Provide quality catering services in the dining room and kitchen areas.

- Clean and maintain all kitchen and dining areas as per scheduled task logs and hygiene standards under food safety HACCP requirements.

- Help the chef prepare for service by preparing food. Catering assistants may be expected to peel, trim or wash food so it is ready to be cooked.

- Ensure all allocated work tasks are completed through effective prioritisation.

- Ensure the quality of services delivered to residents meets set standards.

- Ensure incidents/events are reported to management.

- Adhere to infection control processes.

- Contribute to improving the overall support operations delivered by Goodwin.

- Maintain and promote Goodwin's reputation as a quality aged care provider.

- Maintain the customer service culture and present professionally to all people.

Other
- Compliance with organisational policies and procedures, legislation, work health and safety and diversity.
- Commitment to quality systems and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

- Previous experience in a similar kitchen or food service role (preferred, not essential)

- Ability to work efficiently in a rapid-paced environment

- Good communication skills

- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends if required

Applicable penalty rates and allowances will be paid in accordance with the relevant industrial instrument and employment arrangements.

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on *****@goodwin.org.au

Goodwin encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds to apply.

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