Catering Assistants for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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4,388
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 7%
- Food Preparation
- 7%
- Food Safety
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 33%
- Master's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Compass Group
Grampians Health
Dnata Catering
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 63%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
- 2-5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,388 profiles for Catering Assistants in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 9 Nov 2026
Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $54,741 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $65,984 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Waiter/Bartender
Balaclava, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Working with Children CheckRSASkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementSchedule ManagementGroup WorkCatering Manager
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaFood Handling CertificateRSADofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionSkills
Communication SkillsSales SupportCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCashieringCash Register OperationsCatering Assistant
South Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RSASkills
Food Service CleaningDishwashingMeal Clean-Up and DishwashingCleaningFood PreparationFood SafetyPackaging Assistant and catering attendant
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIISkills
Communication SkillsQuality ManagementHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Food SafetyResearchProduct DevelopmentContent Creator & Voice Actress
Hawthorn, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Working with Children CheckAHPRA RegistrationSkills
Communication SkillsGroup WorkMedical DocumentationIntakePatient AssessmentCase Note RecordingCaterer / Food prep / Front of house
Armadale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckNational Police CheckSkills
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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, food preparation and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for catering assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: RSA, Dofoodsafely Certificate of Completion and Food Handling Certificate.
What are some job titles related to catering assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering assistants include: catering manager, caterer / food prep / front of house and packaging assistant and catering attendant.
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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a catering assistant?
Most catering assistants have 9 years of professional experience.
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