Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement
Posted: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 05/12/2026
Job Type: Casual
Location: NSW : Lake Cathie
Passionate about food and care? Join Cater Care at Lake Cathie Manor as a Catering Assistant and inspire smiles every single day!
Job Description
Location: Lake Cathie, NSW
Roster: Casual | Various days and hours available
Pay: $27.08 base rate + casual loading + penalty rates (as applicable)
What This Role Involves:
- Assisting with food preparation
- Customer service - serving our residents meals and snacks
- Dishwashing and cleaning kitchen & dining areas
- Maintaining food hygiene and safety practices
- Fast, effective service throughout busy periods - with a good attitude
Desired Skills and Experience
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience assisting in kitchens, food preparation and/or customer service
- Ability to follow procedures and work efficiently under pressure
- Good communication skills and a positive team attitude
- A respectful and caring approach to working in aged care
- Previous experience in medical/hospital sector would be well regarded
What we offer:
- Earn competitive wages & access 450+ retail discounts!
- Enjoy full uniform support & career development programs.
- Work at a brand-new facility with great training support.
- Access EAP support, salary sacrifice & retail perks!
Who we are:
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.
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.
Catering Assistant - Aged Care/Retirement in Lake Cathie employer: Cater Care Group
Cater Care is an exceptional employer that values its team members and fosters a supportive work culture. As a Chef Manager at Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College in North Sydney, you'll enjoy a unique Monday to Friday schedule with daytime hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the educational community. With a commitment to employee growth and inclusivity, Cater Care offers a vibrant environment where your culinary skills and leadership can truly shine.
