Food Services Assistant

Permanent, Part-Time (20 hrs/week – Monday -Friday, with flexibility)
Band 2 – starting from $62,102.36 (pro rata) + super

• Join a supportive and friendly team committed to growth and development
• Benefit from award-winning health & wellbeing initiatives
• Competitive hourly rates and excellent employee benefits

The Food Services Assistant helps deliver nutritious meals to older people, supporting their independence and wellbeing. The role may involve packing and delivering meals safely and on time, heating and plating meals when required, and providing guidance to clients on storage and serving. It may also involve assisting in the kitchen or dining room for the weekly Community lunch. You’ll monitor client wellbeing, report concerns, complete basic paperwork, and maintain food safety and hygiene standards. This is a hands-on role where you’ll make daily community connections while ensuring safe, high-quality meal services.

Make a real difference working with older people. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering quality services in Yarra.

Requirements:

• Food Safety & Handling – Level 1 (essential requirement)
• Awareness of basic food safety procedures
• Satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, and pre-employment medical

We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. 

Yarra City Council is a Progressive Organisation, proud of our inclusive culture, diversity and development of staff. We strive to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact William Hewitt, Food Services Lead on (03) 9205 5451 or William.Hewitt@yarracity.vic.gov.au Team Leader.

 704407- Food Services Assistant - Position Description April 2025.pdf

How to Apply 
In your application, please include your Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter. In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.