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Food Services AssistantCasual (Mon-Fri, with flexibility)Band 2 - $40.27 p/h + superJoin a supportive and friendly team committed to growth and developmentBenefit from award-winning health & wellbeing initiativesCompetitive hourly rates and excellent employee benefitsThe 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.Key RequirementsFood Safety & Handling Level 1 (essential requirement)Awareness of basic food safety proceduresSatisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, and pre-employment medicalWe''re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection.City of Yarra 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 [email protected], 704405, 704407, 704408, 704409, 704410 - Food Services Assistant - Position Description Dec. 2025.pdfHow to ApplyIn your application, please include your Resume and a one-page Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role and briefly addressing the Key Selection Criteria. A separate KSC document is not required.Applications close: Sunday 15 February 2026, at 11:55pm.Additional InformationThis position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and screening against the Aged Care and Disability Banning Order Register to ensure eligibility to work in the sector.At Yarra Every Job is a Climate JobActing on the climate emergency requires new ways of thinking, making decisions and prioritising action. Every staff member plays a role in shaping our climate response and contributing to a resilient future for our community.Yarra''s Commitment to DiversityYarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. We welcome applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We foster an inclusive workplace that values the contributions of all our people. #J-18808-Ljbffr