About this role
Join us on the journey
We are currently looking for multiple full-time Catering Assistants to join the Spotless team at the Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre in Northam, WA. As a subcontractor to Secure Journeys, Spotless is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, culturally diverse meals that support the overall health and well-being of individuals within the centre.
This role requires a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (or higher). We’re seeking dedicated Catering Assistants who take pride in delivering high-quality food and service.
Assist in assembling, preparing, and producing meals as directed by the Chef Manager or Head Chef.
Maintain cleanliness across food preparation and dining areas, including equipment and utensils.
Adhere to the HACCP Food Safety Plan by upholding food safety and hygiene standards, completing all documentation accurately and on time.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and ensure it remains clean and well-maintained.
To be successful, you'll have:
Must hold Certificate II in Kitchen Operations or higher
Valid Food Safety Certificates
Prior experience in a commercial kitchen setting
Sound knowledge of HACCP Food Safety guidelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
Above all, you’ll bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to achieving outstanding results for Spotless and our client.
Why work for us?
Working for us means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:
Above Award Pay Rates
Training and development to support your career.
Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
A range of discounts and benefits available.
An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
Please note: An Australian Federal Police Check and medical assessment is a part of the selection process for this role.
As an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Other facts
About Downer
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
What you'll do
- Catering Assistants will assist in assembling, preparing, and producing meals as directed by the Chef Manager or Head Chef. They are also responsible for maintaining cleanliness across food preparation and dining areas and adhering to food safety standards.
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