Catering Assistant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Compass Group Australia Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

Catering Assistant / Kitchenhand - Casual

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  • True flexibility – tailor your shifts to suit your lifestyle.
  • Exciting variety – thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site role.
  • Grow your career – gain insights from industry-leading hospitality professionals.

The Position

  • Assist in preparing, cooking, and presenting fresh, delicious meals with passion and care.
  • Provide warm and friendly customer service, creating a positive dining experience.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment while operating the till to take orders and process transactions.
  • Work collaboratively with a dynamic team to ensure smooth kitchen and service operations.
  • Maintain high hygiene standards and follow proper food handling practices.
  • Support healthy eating initiatives by catering to allergens and dietary requirements.
  • Play a key role in minimizing waste and ensuring compliance with OH&S standards.

The Person

  • A friendly and customer-focused individual with a passion for hospitality.
  • Experience in customer service and basic food handling is a plus
  • Holds (or is willing to obtain) a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
  • Organized, adaptable, and thrives in high-pressure environments.
  • A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative, small-team setting.
  • Hands-on experience with POS systems is desirable.
  • Flexible and willing to take on diverse tasks, from food prep to maintaining cleanliness.

The Benefits

  • Unmatched variety – work across different industries and develop versatile skills.
  • Career growth – join one of the world's largest contract catering organisations with global opportunities.
  • Flexibility at its best – control your work schedule to fit your lifestyle.
  • A supportive team – work alongside industry-leading professionals who inspire and mentor.

If you're looking for a dynamic, rewarding, and flexible role in the hospitality industry, Compass Group is the perfect place to grow your skills and career. Apply today and become part of a team shaping the future of food and support services in Australia

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or -

Our people's unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams, we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity, and people with disability.

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