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Catering Assistant - Education/University

16/02/2026
16/03/2026
Casual
QLD: Townsville
Catering Assistant,Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen

Job Description

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Abergowrie College, QLD

Pay Rate: Hospitality Award + casual loading + applicable penalties

Roster: Various days and hours available

About The Role

Join Gather by Cater Care as a Catering Assistant at Abergowrie College and become part of a supportive, high-energy team delivering great food and service every day.

We’re seeking a hands-on team player with a positive, can-do attitude and a friendly personality who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment. In this role, you’ll be actively involved in meal prep, service, and maintaining a welcoming dining experience for students and staff.

If you enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and take pride in creating great food moments, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality customer service, always with a positive attitude
  • Assist with preparing and serving food, including meals and snacks
  • Ensure all dishes are washed and the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and safe
  • Maintain stock levels, replenishing items as required and following meal service
  • Strictly adhere to all food safety and hygiene protocols

Desired Skills and Experience

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in food preparation and/or customer service
  • Demonstrated ability to support kitchen operations and service delivery
  • Strong commitment to Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and food safety standards
  • Reliability, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to teamwork
  • Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

  • Uniform provided
  • Staff benefits and retail discounts (450+ stores nationwide!)
  • Training and support for further skills
  • Access to EAP services via Acacia Connection

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.

Next Steps

Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies.

Please Note

All successful candidates will be required to satisfy a Working With Children Check.

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