October 23, 2024

City of Perth

Perth

PART TIME

Catering Assistant

Community Services | Community Services

$59,668 pro rata, plus superannuation
part-time 0.67 Monday to Friday; 9am – 2pm OR 10am – 3pm, permanent
CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity
As a Catering Assistant in the City of Perth, you will assists with all aspects of kitchen and dining room service at Citiplace Community Centre, including customer service, food preparation, setup and cleaning.
Reporting to the Citiplace Community Centre Supervisor within our Community Services team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

Assist with the preparation of food, setup for daily service, and special events;
Deliver a high standard of customer service, including counter or table service;
Accurately operate a Point of Sale/ EFTPOS machine and give correct change; and
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen, dining areas and with equipment.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:

Sound knowledge and experience of food preparation, hygiene, commercial kitchen safety practices and equipment;
Experience handling cash and Point of Sale systems and knowledge of cash handling procedures;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English; and
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of customers, including people with disabilities.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.
Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
A Working with Children’s Check, or eligible to obtain; and
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply
Please apply online
When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 10th November 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Tracey Hirst, Alliance Manager Community Services, 9461 3384 or email tracey.hirst@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.