Hospitality Assistant

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:

1. Full name
2. Residential/Postal address, email and phone contact details
3. Religious affiliation (optional)
4. Evidence of educational qualifications
5. Previous work history
6. A statement of no more than 300 words addressing the selection criteria
7. A copy of your current Working with Children Check card
8. Evidence of current qualification in First Aid and Anaphylaxis training
9. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional referees from whom confidential information may be sought.