At a Glance
- Tasks: Support kitchens by maintaining cleanliness and assisting with food prep and service.
- Company: Family-owned agency with 36+ years of experience in hospitality staffing.
- Benefits: Above-award pay, flexible hours, and travel covered for regional contracts.
- Other info: Work in diverse environments like aged care, hotels, and schools.
- Why this job: Join a supportive community that values your preferences and strengths.
- Qualifications: Food handling certificate and minimum 1 year kitchen experience required.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Chefs On The Run is a family-owned hospitality staffing agency with 36+ years placing experienced kitchen and catering staff across New South Wales and Australia. Known for a genuinely personal approach — the team gets to know you, your preferences, and your goals.
About the Role
Support a variety of Sydney & New South Wales aged care, healthcare, clubs, schools and hospitality venues on a flexible casual basis. Work the shifts you want, in the environments you enjoy — backed by a trusted agency with decades of client relationships state wide.
Duties
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment readiness
- Assist with food preparation, plating and meal service
- Set up and clean dining areas to hygiene and safety standards
- Operate within aged care and healthcare compliance requirements
Skills & Experience
- Food handlers and/or I'm Alert Certificate (required)
- Current NDIS Check (required for aged care) or Police Check minimum
- Minimum 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen
- Own reliable transport and uniform (required)
- Availability of 2–3 days per week minimum - willingness to travel up to an hour when required
Due to the nature of the work we do, we require all employees to have a current Police Check or NDIS Check. Working With Children Checks are also required for all work in Child Care, Schools and quite a lot of Hospitality. If you are unable, or not prepared, to obtain a Police Check or NDIS Check, please don’t apply to work with us. In addition, we are unable to sponsor employees owing to the fact that we have only casual roles available and will also only contact applicants who currently reside in Australia.
Culture
People thrive at Chefs On The Run because they're treated as individuals, not numbers. The friendly Operations team genuinely learns your schedule, preferences, and strengths — and matches you with work that suits your lifestyle. Join a community that has supported hospitality workers for over 36 years.
Benefits
- Above-award casual pay rates with shift penalties
- Superannuation on all hours worked
- Accommodation, travel and meals covered on all regional contracts
- Flexible hours to fit around your other commitments
- Work-life balance not typically available in hospitality
- Wide variety of environments — aged care, hotels, pubs & Clubs, resorts & child care
- Friendly, supportive Operations team available throughout your engagement
Food Service Assistants in Sydney employer: Chefs on the Run
At CHEFS ON THE RUN, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Brisbane. Our Operations Coordinator role not only provides the opportunity to engage with diverse sectors such as hospitality and aged care but also fosters personal growth through ongoing training and a collaborative team culture. With flexible hours, free onsite parking, and a commitment to employee well-being, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles.
