Food Services Assistant - Casual

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title

Food Services Assistant

Location

Albury - Dellacourt Facility - West Albury

Status

Casual with opportunities to go Permeant Part Time for the right applicants

Reporting to

Hotel Services Manager

Last Reviewed

August 2026

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for the delivery of high quality food services in line with legislative requirements, resident dietary needs and LAC policy/practice.  In addition, the Food Service Assistant will ensure that all interactions, documentation and communications are conducted in a manner which supports Lutheran Aged Care Albury’s Vision, Mission and Values as well as enhancing resident lifestyle and choice.

Personal Qualities

• Honesty, initiative, reliability and discretion
• Cooperation and team participation
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and consideration for older persons
• Willingness to develop professionally
• Self motivation and organisation
• Flexibility and responsiveness

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Current Food Handling Certificate 
2. Participate in ongoing education as determined by the organisation or regulations.
3. Demonstrated ability to prepare and serve high quality food in a high volume environment in line with food regulations and deadlines.
4. Demonstrated compliance with work health and safety standards including proper handling and use of equipment.
5. Strong customer service ethic and demonstrated ability to exceed customer expectations.
6. Demonstrated communication skills and ability to liaise at multiple levels including the aged.
7. Demonstrated skills in strict cleanliness and hygiene standards.
8. Demonstrated ability to understand working with the elderly.
9. Demonstrated ability to utilise computer based programs and software.

All LAC Staff are required to have, or obtain before commencement of employment:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• 3x Covid Vaccinations (Any year)
• Flu Vaccinations (Current year)

Shifts Include

7 days a week. 

07:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 20:00 08:00 - 13:00 16:30 - 19:30 08:00 - 15:00 09:30 - 20:00 10:30 - 20:00 11:00 - 18:30

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