Food and Domestic Assistant

Bendigo Health; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Bendigo Health is seeking a reliable Food and Domestic Assistant to support kitchen and food service operations in our Bendigo facilities. The role emphasizes maintaining cleanliness, safe chemical handling and adherence to safety requirements, with FIFO stock control to minimise waste.

The position offers ongoing part-time hours (48 per fortnight) and includes salary packaging benefits to boost take-home pay.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety through kitchen cleaning, mopping and dishwashing using industrial equipment.
• Support meal service delivery and transport of meal trolleys; report maintenance issues and manage stock using FIFO to reduce waste.

Job description

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• Salary Packaging to boost your take home pay

The Position

Job Reference:4547

Position Title: Food and Domestic Assistant
Classification: IN13 - 1N14
Salary per hour (exc. super): $26.97 - $28.16
Hours per fortnight:48
Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination

Food and Domestic Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Food and Domestic Assistant to support our kitchen and food service operations. This role is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety through kitchen cleaning, mopping, dishwashing using industrial equipment, safe chemical handling and adherence to workplace health and safety requirements.

The position also supports meal service delivery, including the transport of meal trolleys, reporting maintenance issues and managing stock levels using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices to maintain food safety standards and minimise waste. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.

The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.

The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.

The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.

The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff. The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.

The Clinical Support Services team includes Medical Imaging incorporating BreastScreen, Pharmacy and Pathology.

In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer. The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health.

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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