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Catering Assistant – Top tier Law Firm – 12-month FTC
Join a high-performing corporate hospitality team in the heart of Sydney
Work with a top tier law firm offering outstanding benefits
Enjoy true work/life balance: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm (no weekends!)
Role Detail
As a key member of KWM’s renowned Corporate Hospitality team, you’ll work closely with our Head Chef and team members to deliver outstanding food experiences across our internal café, boardrooms, and corporate events.
This is a 12‑month fixed term contract, offering full-time hours (Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm).
You will be responsible for preparing high-quality sandwiches and salads that meet our standards for taste, freshness, presentation, and nutrition. You will also help maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure safe food handling practices throughout your shift.
Key Responsibilities:
Support daily café operations, including receiving deliveries
Maintain safe and hygienic work practices at all times
Prepare a variety of fresh sandwiches, salads, and light lunches daily
Assist with stock ordering and ingredient preparation
Perform basic food preparation as required
Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and kitchenware
Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and appliances
Keep all working areas clean, tidy, and organised
Check, unpack, and store incoming stock deliveries
Follow correct stock rotation and storage procedures
Assist the Head Chef, Sous Chefs, and broader kitchen team with additional tasks as needed
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
Previous sandwich or light food preparation experience (preferred)
Basic knife skills and safe food handling knowledge
Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high-demand environment
Experience performing routine, process‑driven tasks
Strong attention to detail, especially in presentation
Good communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required
A collaborative, team‑oriented approach
Professionalism, courtesy, and a positive attitude
Completed food safety training
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
Who are we?
We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,
driving innovative solutions for our clients
and creating
positive social impact
.
We live by our
Principles
, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.
As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,
benefits
, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
Next Steps
Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 20 February 2026.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at
sophie.larrett@au.kwm.com
.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Diversity and Inclusion
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, ****** identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email
careers@kwm.com
.
Catering Assistant – Top tier Law Firm – 12-month FTC
Join a high-performing corporate hospitality team in the heart of Sydney
Work with a top tier law firm offering outstanding benefits
Enjoy true work/life balance: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm (no weekends!)
Role Detail
As a key member of KWM’s renowned Corporate Hospitality team, you’ll work closely with our Head Chef and team members to deliver outstanding food experiences across our internal café, boardrooms, and corporate events.
This is a 12‑month fixed term contract, offering full-time hours (Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm).
You will be responsible for preparing high-quality sandwiches and salads that meet our standards for taste, freshness, presentation, and nutrition. You will also help maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure safe food handling practices throughout your shift.
Key Responsibilities:
Support daily café operations, including receiving deliveries
Maintain safe and hygienic work practices at all times
Prepare a variety of fresh sandwiches, salads, and light lunches daily
Assist with stock ordering and ingredient preparation
Perform basic food preparation as required
Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and kitchenware
Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and appliances
Keep all working areas clean, tidy, and organised
Check, unpack, and store incoming stock deliveries
Follow correct stock rotation and storage procedures
Assist the Head Chef, Sous Chefs, and broader kitchen team with additional tasks as needed
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
Previous sandwich or light food preparation experience (preferred)
Basic knife skills and safe food handling knowledge
Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high-demand environment
Experience performing routine, process‑driven tasks
Strong attention to detail, especially in presentation
Good communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required
A collaborative, team‑oriented approach
Professionalism, courtesy, and a positive attitude
Completed food safety training
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
Who are we?
We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,
driving innovative solutions for our clients
and creating
positive social impact
.
We live by our
Principles
, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.
As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,
benefits
, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
Next Steps
Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 20 February 2026.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at
sophie.larrett@au.kwm.com
.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Diversity and Inclusion
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, ****** identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email
careers@kwm.com
.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Catering Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Restaurants & Food Service sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Restaurants & Food Service is a plus.