Enjoy School Friendly Hours in a Hospitality Role You’ll Actually Love
Position: Catering Assistant Job Type: Permanent – Part Time (22 hours per week) Location: Darlinghurst
Looking for a hospitality role that gives you structure, stability, and still leaves time in your day? Join the team at SCEGGS Cafeteria and enjoy consistent weekday hours in a vibrant school environment. This is more than serving food — it’s being part of a team that helps create positive daily experiences for students and staff. If you enjoy staying active, working with people, and finishing work while there’s still plenty of day left, this role could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
What's In It For You
Access exclusive Relish Discounts across more than 450 major retail brands, supermarkets, and specialty stores.
Enjoy guaranteed, stable rostered hours with every single weekend and school holiday period completely free.
Benefit from comprehensive, paid on-the-job training and ongoing professional development within a national catering company.
Work closer to public transport hubs in a beautiful, historic Darlinghurst location with daily meals provided on shift.
Experience a welcoming, inclusive team culture that genuinely champions diversity, safety, and employee well-being.
What You'll Do
Prepare high-quality ingredients, sandwiches, snacks, and healthy meals according to daily menu requirements and school guidelines.
Deliver exceptional, fast, and friendly customer service to students, faculty members, and visitors during busy service periods.
Maintain immaculate cleanliness across the kitchen, counters, and dining areas in strict accordance with food safety standards.
Operate commercial kitchen equipment, dishwashers, and point-of-sale cash registers efficiently and accurately during peak hours.
Assist the Chef Manager with stock rotation, unpacking deliveries, inventory checks, and ensuring correct storage of food products.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Holding a valid, current NSW Working With Children Check clearance or the willingness to obtain one immediately is essential.
Bringing previous experience in food preparation, fast-paced retail hospitality, or commercial canteen environments is highly regarded.
Displaying a genuinely warm, positive attitude combined with excellent communication skills when interacting with children and staff.
Possessing strong time-management skills and the physical stamina required to work efficiently during brisk breakfast and lunch rushes.
Demonstrating a reliable work ethic and a commitment to working the set schedule of Wednesday through Friday, 7am to 3pm.
Why Cater Care
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider with 25 years of experience. We operate across multiple sectors including Aged Care, Education, Retail, and Remote Services. Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, and providing excellent career opportunities. We strongly encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.
How To Apply
To take the next step in your hospitality career, click the "Apply Now" button to submit your current resume. Our recruitment team is ready to review your application and welcome you to the SCEGGS Cafeteria team.
