Catering Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland

Find catering assistants who support food preparation, serving, and maintaining hygiene standards in various settings while demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Cairns, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    564

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    7%
    Time Management
    6%
    English
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    47%
    Bachelor's degree
    25%
    High school diploma or GED
    22%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Subway
    • DSV
    • Kinetic
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

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Last updated: 9 Nov 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $75,716 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $111,449 yearly
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  • Food Attendant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFood Handling CertificateConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSA

    Skills

    LeadershipCustomer ServiceGroup WorkQuality ControlCleaningFlexible Scheduling
  • Food & Beverage Attendant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionDofoodsafely Certificate of Completion

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServiceClient ServicesCustomer SupportData EntryMicrosoft Office
  • Commis Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Food Handling CertificateRSADiploma+1 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood HandlingFood Handling CertificateFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Barmaid / Barista

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    JudoFlexible SchedulingSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationFirst Aid CertificationEducationRSA+1 more

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCustomer ServiceFrenchIngredient PreparationDishwashingMeal Clean-Up and Dishwashing
  • Waitress/banquets assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSA

    Skills

    LeadershipBilingualSolution DevelopmentSpanishCustomer CommunicationFinancial Data Reconciliation
  • Corporate Services Coordinator

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceBusinessBlue Card

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software

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What's the average time to fill a catering assistant role?

The average time to fill a catering assistant role is 38 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do catering assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a catering assistant include: customer service, time management and english.

What licenses or certifications are common for catering assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: RSA, First Aid Certification and Driver Licence.

What are some job titles related to catering assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering assistants include: barmaid / barista, food & beverage attendant and waitress/banquets assistant.

What level of education is common for a catering assistant?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a catering assistant in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a catering assistant?

Most catering assistants have 8 years of professional experience.

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