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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Food Service Attendant for a Casual opportunity based in The Collaroy Centre, NSW.
Purpose of the Role:
The Food Service Attendant is responsible for the efficient and safe delivery of meal services, ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of all dining areas, kitchen facilities, and catering equipment. This role also involves assisting with food preparation and basic cooking tasks in accordance with food safety standards and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Food Service and Guest Support
Set up and maintain clean and welcoming dining areas, including tables, chairs, condiments, and salad bars, as required.
Serve meals in a courteous and efficient manner, with attention to portion control, dietary needs, and overall guest experience.
Carry out food handling and service tasks under the guidance of supervisors, adjusting to the needs of different groups and schedules.
Contribute to meal setup and food service, adapting to a variety of service styles and group requirements.
Kitchen Assistance and Hygiene
Assist with a variety of cleaning tasks across kitchen and dining areas, which may include wiping surfaces, clearing food stations, cleaning windows, and vacuuming or mopping floors.
Follow all food safety, hygiene, and cleaning procedures in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
Support kitchen staff with general food preparation tasks such as chopping, plating, portioning, or other duties as directed.
About You:
Professional and Technical Skills Required:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a food service or hospitality role
Completion of food hygiene training and a current Food Handler’s Certificate
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to engage positively with guests
Professional development required to maintain skills for the role.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under conflicting time pressures
Why Work for Us:
NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits annually
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
Opportunity for career development
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
How to Apply
If you're passionate about making a difference and share our values, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a cover letter addressing the key requirements.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
