Catering Assistant

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking Catering Assistants to join the team at Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre (YHIDC) based in Northam, WA. Reporting to the Catering Manager, you will ensure the smooth and successful operation of the food service process, whilst complying with all food hygiene regulations. This is a full-time position working on a rotating roster which covers the hours of 9:00am – 8:30pm. You will work across a seven-day roster including public holidays, working a 7-day fortnight

What you’ll be doing 

• Assist the head Chef with Catering Operations
• Ensure compliance with Serco and DIBP/FDSP Codes of Conduct, policies and procedures.
• Maintain an exceptionally high standard of food production service and food hygiene
• Assist, when required, in the preparation and service of any functions required
• Maintain stock levels, replenish and clean areas.

About you - your ideal skills & experience 

• The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour
• Minimum Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (SIT20312) or equivalent qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene / Food Safety Handling Certificate
• Demonstrated experience with basic kitchen processes and food preparation.
• Ability to assist the Catering Manager and Chefs in preparation of the daily menu.
• Understanding of OHS legislation and management of hazards.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. If you like the look of the role, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a position of trust and responsibility and to support this we will conduct a thorough probity assessment, which includes a Federal police check as an essential selection component for this role.

Serco requires employees in this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people. Please consider this requirement when submitting your application. 

About us – Serco & proud

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, but everyone has a vital role to play from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000+ globally and 14,000+ in Asia Pacific responsible for delivering essential public services in areas including defence, justice, immigration, healthcare, facilities management & citizen services. To learn more please visit www.serco.com/aspac

Why Join Us

• You’d be joining a company that delivers essential public services (in partnership with governments) that impact a better future for communities, & those in our care
• You’ll get to have an impact on how we do things: Enjoy being part of a driven team with a collaborative culture that values decision-makers & action.
• We Invest in you: Accelerate your career through our learning & development opportunities – think skills based training, defined career pathways & fantastic internal mobility opportunities across the group!

If you’re inspired to make a positive difference, apply now.

Serco’s values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride underpin everything we do. We are curious, creative and collaborative. Our people matter and make a difference every day. 

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability. By joining Serco you will have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging