Catering Assistant

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Catering Assistant to join our dynamic team in Perth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering excellent service and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.  

Please note: this is a part-time role, 22.8 hours a week, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime. Flexibility is required for additional hours to meet the needs of the business.

What you’ll do

• Physical set up and operation of the wash up area and thorough clean down area at the end of shift

• Ensuring all kitchen equipment, dishes, cutlery and glasses are cleaned to HACCP standards and are returned, dry and stacked in appropriate order and locations throughout the kitchen, storage areas and meeting rooms

• Assisting chefs and kitchen staff in food preparation

• Performing basic kitchen tasks such as peeling, cutting, and washing vegetables

• Handling and storing food items properly to maintain freshness and prevent contamination

• Following health and safety regulations to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

• Assisting in the setup and breakdown of buffets and equipment

• Receiving and checking deliveries, ensuring items are stored correctly

• Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation during service

• Providing support to all the Client Services team when required i.e. room set ups

What you’ll bring

• A current certificate in safe food handling

• Good organisational skills

• Basic food handling / hygiene training or knowledge of

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is preferred

• Quick turnaround time

• Good communication skills

• Vast knowledge of food preparation

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene and safety standards

• Consistent professional presentation; flexibility for occasional overtime

• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.