Catering Assistant

6 hours ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia IRT Group Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year
About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

IRT Catering is seeking to appoint a passionate Catering Assistant with prior experience in a catering or a food service environment to join the team on a part time/casual basis. You must be able to work Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the flexibility to cover 6am to 2:30pm or 8:30am to 5pm. We're committed to helping you acheive a healthy work-life balance

Your work will include

As a Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for the preparation of high quality foods including cooking, chilling, batch assembly, labelling, storage and stock rotation in compliance with HACCP food guidelines. You will also be responsible for a range of cleaning duties including the general work area and commercial production equipment, whilst adhering to safety and hygiene systems in accordance with legislation.

To Be Successful You Will Have
  • Demonstrated experience working with commercial cooking equipment
  • Sound level verbal and written communication skills
  • Sound organisational skills 
  • Proven attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines
  • A genuine interest in Catering and/or Aged Care
  • Desirable: Experience in picking & packing orders and assembly of product
  • Desirable: Demonstrate a knowledge of HACCP
  • Desirable: Demonstrate an awareness of computer systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel operating in a Microsoft Windows environment
Benefits for You
  • Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us
  • Professional and career development opportunities
  • Multiple career pathways
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit, click "Apply Now", complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.

For questions, contact

Please note: we can't accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.


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