Catering Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
About the Role
The JBS Townsville Kitchen team are currently recruiting several new full-time Catering Assistants to support our busy staff cafeteria team. Reporting to the Catering Manager, our Catering Assistants deliver exceptional hospitality and customer service to our 400+ strong workforce.
- Full-time; Monday to Friday only; no weekend work!
- Starting at $29.45 per hour + Super + Overtime (where possible)
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of meals
- Receival and storage of stock
- Cleaning the food preparation areas, cooking equipment and utensils
- Ensuring the dining room is clean, tidy and presentable at all times
- Assisting with preparation for special events including morning teas, fundraising events, guest visitors and senior/executive meetings
About You
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment advantageous
- Excellent customer service skills and a desire to always go above and beyond
- Ability and willingness to take direction from others
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
- Ability to work across a variety of shifts including late nights and early mornings. No weekend work!
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Great time management skills and the ability to work effectively well under pressure
Why Join JBS?
- Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
- Long-term technical training and career development opportunities with a global organisation
- Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
- Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands including R.M. Williams and Ariat
- Corporate discounts with Australian Super, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
- Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire, CommBank and Dell Technologies, Specsavers and Telstra
- Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
- Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card - Australia's premier member benefits program
Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day.
Looking for a stable, full-time role with no weekend work, great employee benefits and opportunities to grow your career? Join the JBS Townsville team and apply now!