Food Service Assistant

About the Role Food Service Assistants are an integral part of the Hotel Services team at Tallangatta Health Service, providing nourishing meal, snack and beverage options to consumers in our Residential Aged Care and Acute settings. As a Food Service Assistant, you will assist with the preparation, delivery and serving of meals according to individual dietary requirements and preferences. You will also contribute to maintaining a healthy and hygienic workplace by assisting with cleaning tasks such as doing the dishes, wiping benches and equipment and mopping floors. To support our existing team, we’re seeking part-time candidates who value flexibility, with - Hours of work approx. 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (ideal for school/childcare drop off and pick up), - Working 2 - 4 shifts per week, - Availability across a 7 day roster. We envisage this position to be held by 2 or more people, providing coverage across both weekdays and weekends. When applying, please let us know what works for you in your cover letter (i.e. hours per shift and days) The roles and responsibilities of this position remain the same as all other Food Service Assistants employed by Tallangatta Health Service. The main difference in this position is the specific hours of work and ability to be flexible across your workday, supporting the team across food service and consumer areas, as required on the day. If you are a strong team player, self-motivated and enjoy a role that keeps you moving throughout your day, a Food Services Assistant position with Tallangatta Health Service may be perfect for you About you You are motivated and want to make a difference in the lives of our consumers, and to support them to live life to their potential. You will also have the following: - Current Food Safety/Handlers Certificate, or willingness to obtain - A positive, "can-do" attitude with excellent work ethic - Strong communication and customer service skills - Ability to be flexible, demonstrate initiative and work effectively in a team environment - Adaptable to change and have a commitment to continuous quality improvement All appointments are made subject to the required security screening including National Criminal History, NDIS Worker Screening checks and an immunisation status appropriate to the role. Why join Tallangatta Health Service? - Supportive, committed multidisciplinary small team - Salary Packaging Options = more take home pay - Five weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata) - Job stability and support for career development - Victorian Public Health Sector Agreement Award rates + allowances - Professional Employee Assistance Program - Health and Wellbeing programs - Fitness Passport = discounted gym memberships - Idyllic, rural environment overlooking Lake Hume Tallangatta Health Service is a 61 bed, small rural public health service providing a mix of acute, sub-acute, aged care residential, and community services to Tallangatta and the surrounding district. We pride ourselves on being a consumer-focused progressive 4-5 Star Rated provider of care to our community, patients and residents with a multidisciplinary focus. Interested? To discuss this role further please contact the People & Workforce Department on 02 6071 5258. To apply: Please follow the link in this advert to create a profile in Humanforce Talent, and upload your current resume along with a personalised cover letter (not AI-generated) telling us about yourself and why you’re suited to the role. Email applications will not be accepted. Review of applications and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis and will be removed once filled. Our organisation welcomes and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, LGBTQI+ individuals and people from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr