Food & Beverage Attendant - Cairns Airport

Role overview

This opportunity places you in a busy airport hospitality environment at Cairns Airport in Aeroglen, servicing travellers on routes connected to Cairns, Port Douglas, and the wider Far North Queensland region. The business is seeking people for several hospitality roles, including Food & Beverage Attendant, Food & Beverage Supervisor, Cook & Chef, and Assistant Manager. Employment options mentioned for the site include permanent full-time, permanent part-time, and casual arrangements.

The work setting is fast-moving and highly customer-facing, with shifts spanning early departures through to late-night arrivals. The aim is to deliver a polished dining experience that reflects the Cairns region and supports a premium airport venue.

What the job involves

• Deliver efficient food and beverage service for both domestic and international travellers.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety by following HACCP food safety requirements and aviation security rules in the airside environment.
• Adapt quickly to changing passenger numbers and flight schedules in a high-pressure terminal setting.
• Represent the venue professionally with neat grooming, a friendly approach, and clear communication.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to keep daily operations running smoothly across the venue.

What the employer offers

• Access to employee discounts across 450 major retail brands, along with travel benefits and health insurance options.
• Hourly pay in line with the Hospitality Award, including weekend penalties and overtime rates.
• Dedicated staff parking options at the airport to make commuting easier.
• Heavily subsidised meals during shifts and a complete quality uniform provided from the first day.
• Long-term stability with a 100% Australian-owned company that has operated for more than 25 years.

Candidate profile

Applicants should be ready for rotating rosters that match airline timetables and seasonal demand. Reliable transport is important, especially for early starts and late finishes at the airport. A valid background check is required, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Relevant hospitality experience is preferred, and for kitchen-based roles, a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or similar culinary qualification is mentioned. Strong personal presentation and professional customer communication are essential.

About the company

Cater Care is an Australian-owned contract catering provider with over 25 years of experience. The organisation works across several sectors, including aged care, education, retail, and remote services. Its stated values are Care, Pride, and Community, with an emphasis on diversity, work-life balance, and career development. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Application note

Applicants are asked to submit a resume and include a cover letter specifying which role they are seeking.

Additional information

The source also references the broader job category set for the site, which includes bar and beverage, care services, catering assistant, catering supervisor, chef manager, cleaning, cold larder, cook, customer service, food and beverage, food safety, groundsperson, Indigenous participation, kitchen, retail management, storeperson, supervisor, and trade-qualified chef.

The job type is listed as casual, and the location is identified as QLD: Far North Queensland, including Cairns and Port Douglas.

A reference number is shown as #5399.