Food Catering Assistant

24 hours ago

East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Eureka Hospitality Full time $40,000 - $75,000 per year

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Food Catering Assistant to support our Head Chef in delivering exceptional catering services across events, schools, and corporate sites.

About the Role

As a Food Catering Assistant, you will work closely with our Head Chef to assist in their cafe/catering operations to ensure smooth preparation, presentation, and delivery of high-quality meals. You will play a key role in maintaining our standards of excellence in food safety, customer service, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Head Chef with food preparation, plating, and service.
  • Support catering operations for school canteens, corporate functions, and special events.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and catering equipment.
  • Provide friendly and professional service to clients, staff, and guests.
  • Work as part of a team to meet service timelines and client expectations.

About You

  • Previous experience in food service, catering, or hospitality (event catering experience highly regarded).
  • A team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
  • Understanding of food safety practices (Food Handler's Certificate).
  • Ability to work flexibly, including occasional early starts or event shifts.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

What We Offer

  • Work in a supportive team environment with an experienced Head Chef.
  • Training and development opportunities to grow your hospitality career.
  • A varied role across schools, events, and catering operations.
  • Casual opportunities with potential for permanent casual or full time work.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about food, teamwork, and supporting quality catering services, we'd love to hear from you

Send your resume and cover letter to: []

Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Pay: $40,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

  • Food Safety

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia dnata catering Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    Want to elevate your career to a Higher Altitude?Come bring your QA skills to our award winning Food Safety Team.At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limitAre you passionate and knowledgeable in food safety compliance and enjoy conducting audits and improving processes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity available for an experiencedFood Safety...

  • Catering Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pinnacle People - Melbourne Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

    Catering Assistant – Corporate Setting | Monday to Friday | Great HoursWe're looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly corporate team. This is the perfect role if you enjoy working in a supportive environment with a great work-life balance.Why you'll love this role:Monday to Friday hours: 7:00am – 3:00pmComfortable and...

  • Catering Assistant

    24 hours ago

    West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Degani Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

    Hot Savouries Catering AssistantElizabeth Andrews Catering – MelbourneWe're looking for a hands-on kitchen assistant to join our Hot Savouries team. This role suits someone with solid kitchen experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.About the roleYou'll be part of the team responsible for producing and preparing our hot...

  • Chef de Partie at Kartel Catering

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kardis Hospitality & Catering Pty Ltd Trading as Kartel Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Chef de Partie – Kartel Catering (CBD)Kartel Catering is a well-established culinary team based in the CBD, with a reputation for delivering exceptional food experiences across corporate events, film and television productions, and our own vibrant café spaces. We're on the lookout for a passionate Chef de Partie with a great palate, strong technical...

  • Catering Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Clayton Utz Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

    The roleIn this role you will demonstrate excellence in client service in the delivery of all catering requirements, ensuring a seamless delivery of service for all meetings and client events. You will ensure the service expectations of internal and external clients consistently meet the recognised service level standard.This is a full-time permanent...

  • Kitchen Hands/Catering Assistants

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Foodfolk Australia Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    Foodfolk Australia is a growing provider of catering services to the Melbourne Airport precinct. We're all about generous servings of fresh, natural produce, prepared by folks who love to cook — not by machines. We believe that food is more than fuel; it's packed with emotion, culture, discovery and desire. If you're ready for a new challenge and want to...

  • Food Services Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Estia Health Full time

    Estia Health Plenty is seeking experienced Food Services Assistants (FSA's/Kitchenhands) to work on a part-time/casual basis.Estia Health Plenty is located at Diamond Creek Road, Plenty, VIC 3090.Join a passionate team of food creators striving to deliver excellence in food nutrition catering to individual and diverse needsYou'll wake up each morning wanting...

  • TLC Sunlight

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Contemporary Catering Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Full Time RoleCompetitive SalaryWork-life balanceContemporary Catering is a family owned and run business providing specialist catering services into Aged Care facilities of the highest standard since 1992. We operate in over 40 locations throughout Victoria employing over 700 staff. We offer Opportunities for career development and progression.About the...

  • Cook/Chef - Transformation Centre

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Catering Industries Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Catering Industries Pty Ltd is a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 2,000 personnel engaged in various operations nationally.About the roleWe are seeking a dedicated, experienced and trade...

  • Catering Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Wyndham City Council Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Employment type: Full time, PermanentHours per week: 38Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $86,136 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDOLocation: This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham MunicipalityAbout the roleStep into a brand-new role with the freedom to shape it your way and set the standard for...