Aged Care Domestic & Food Services Specialist

Wintringham Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Healthscope's Victoria Clinic in Prahran is seeking a casual Food Services Assistant to support our patients’ meals in a busy hospital kitchen. The role offers flexible rotating shifts and training within a private psychiatric facility focused on high-quality inpatient care.

You will prepare and deliver meals in line with the Food Safety Program, monitor temperatures, and maintain kitchen equipment, working both independently and as part of a team while presenting professionally to patients and

Qualifications

• Authority to work in Australia.
• Experience in Healthcare Food Services.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work early/late shifts and weekends.
• Well presented and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food in line with the Food Safety Program.
• Monitor and record food and machine temperatures accurately.
• Clean and maintain utensils and kitchen equipment per hospital hygiene standards.

Skills

Work eligibility Australia

Healthcare food service experience

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Professional appearance

Adaptability

Job description

About the role:

The Victoria Clinic is looking to employ Food Services/Catering Assistants to join their busy department on a casual basis to assist in supporting the healthcare to our patients.

The shift times are on a flexible rotating basis.

About us:

The new Victoria Clinic is currently a 115 patient-bed private psychiatric facility located on Malvern Road in Prahran.

This architecturally designed, purpose-built mental health facility specialises in the provision of high-quality inpatient mental health services.

Here, the focus is you. Our highly skilled and highly qualified care team of Psychiatrists, Clinicians and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.

Being part of the local community has distinct advantages for our patients. We are committed to providing healthcare services in a supportive environment that allows patients to be treated close to home and with the support of their family and friends.

As a Food Services Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and delivery of food in accordance with Food Safety Program (FSP)
• Monitor and accurately record food and machine temperatures
• Clean and maintain utensils and kitchen equipment in accordance with hospital & industry food safety and hygiene standards

Selection Criteria:

• Authority to work in Australia
• Prior experience in Healthcare Food Services
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work without supervision as well as a part of a team
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts - early/late shifts & weekend work
• Well presented
• Adaptable to change

Why Healthscope:

you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every dayour people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

Applications close: 19 th November 2026