Hospitality Assistant

Casual

Commencing 11 August 2025

Support Staff

Join our team as an Hospitality Assistant

We welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to apply for this role. To learn more about the position and what we're looking for, .

Position Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Hospitality Assistant supports the smooth and professional delivery of food and beverage services across the school. This role is responsible for preparing and presenting food for internal events, providing high quality hospitality service and ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene and maintenance of kitchen service areas. The Hospitality Assistant manages stock and supplies, launders kitchen linen and ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Through attention to details and a commitment to service, the role contributes to a welcoming and well organised environment.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Food Preparation: Organise and order food required for meetings and events, assemble the food and prepare water, tea and coffee stations.
• Food Service: Assist in serving/ delivering of food for meetings and events as well as the pack up and cleaning.
• Stock Management: Shop for food supplies. Keep an inventory of food supplies, ensuring stock is rotated and used efficiently.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning duties in the Principal's and Principal's Assistant offices and other common Mansion areas.
• Laundry Services: Assist in washing, drying, and folding linen, towels, or other materials as required.
• Support Special Events: Assist with preparing and cleaning up after special school events or activities.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all cleaning tasks are performed in compliance with school safety standards and regulations.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Certificate II or III in Hospitality or equivalent
• Food handling certificate
• Certificate in Responsible Service of Alcohol
• An understanding of the Lowther Hall context
• A current and appropriate WWCC registration
• An understanding of child safe standards
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate – with a commitment to on-going training
• Current National Criminal History Record Check
• Current anaphylaxis management qualification
• Current asthma management qualification

APPLICATIONS

Applicants for this position should include in their application the following information:

• Full name

• Residential/Postal address, email and phone contact details

• Religious affiliation (optional)

• Evidence of educational qualifications

• Previous work history

• A statement of no more than 300 words addressing the selection criteria

• A copy of your current Working with Children Check card

• Evidence of current qualification in First Aid and Anaphylaxis training

• The names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional referees from whom confidential information may be sought.

Values and Responsibilities

Creating a safe and supportive environment

We are committed to creating a child-safe environment where the safety and of all students are paramount. As part of our recruitment process, we expect all applicants to be familiar with the policies and values that underpin our school.

Qualities

In order to maintain our strong and successful staff culture, we developed a list of qualities we look for when we recruit new staff. Please review our Qualities of a Lowther Hall Teacher or Qualities of a Lowther Hall Support Staff as relevant.

Child Safety

Child Safety Policies

All applicants must demonstrate a clear understanding of their duty of care and commitment to child safety, in line with the standards required in a Victorian school setting.

Steps to Apply

We are delighted that you are interested in joining our community. Please follow the steps below to apply for a current vacancy:

1

Review the Position Description

Download and read the full position description to understand the key areas of responsibility, expected values and behaviours, technical knowledge and skills required, and desired personal attributes.

2

Prepare Your Application

Your application should include a statement addressing how you meet the selection criteria, your personal details and supporting documents and referee contact details. A further break down of these steps can be found on the Current Vacancies page FAQ.

3

Submit Your Application

4

After You Apply

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Reference checks and compliance with relevant child safety policies will be part of the selection process.

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