Aged Care Kitchen Assistant - Food Prep & Service Pt/Casual

Estia Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns across sites

Health insurance discounts (non-casual

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Healthscope is seeking a casual Food Services Assistant in Melbourne to support our Victoria Clinic’s kitchen operations. The role focuses on safe food preparation, delivery, and temperature monitoring to assist in patient care, with flexible rotating shifts across the network.

The position requires basic computer skills, ability to work independently or in a team, and a presentation-friendly appearance. Training and orientation are provided in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Healthcare food services

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Early/late/weekend shifts

Professional presentation

Adaptability

Authority to work in Australia

Job description

What Aged Care Kitchen Assistant Food Prep Service Pt Casual jobs in Melbourne

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 ourCommunity 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

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during the stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 19 th November 2026

Only NEW CANDIDATES will be considered. Please DO NOT resend your details if you have previously applied for the same position. More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.