Food and Domestic Services Assistant

Inglewood & Districts Health Service; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging with novated leasing

Welcoming culture

Dynamic multidisciplinary team

Professional development

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Inglewood & Districts Health Service in the Shire of Loddon invites applications for a part-time Food & Domestic Services Assistant. 30 hours per fortnight, paid at $28.16 per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging options.

Responsibilities include food preparation, meal service, cleaning and environmental services to support a safe, welcoming hospital and aged care environment. Applicants should have a Food Handling Certificate or willingness to obtain one, and be able to work

Qualifications

• Food Handling Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Understanding of food safety principles and hazard handling.
• Knowledge of personal hygiene requirements and safe handling.
• Experience in cleaning/environmental services or willingness to train.
• Ability to support cleaning standards and audits.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Satisfactory Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal service.
• Perform cleaning and environmental services to maintain a safe environment.
• Support adherence to cleaning standards and quality improvements.
• Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for patients, residents, and staff.

Skills

Food handling certificate

Food safety principles

Personal hygiene

Cleaning and environmental services

Cleaning audits & quality

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Police Check

Job description

Inglewood & Districts Health Service (IDHS) is situated in the Shire of Loddon and provides services to more than 5,500 residents in the communities of Bridgewater, Inglewood, Korong Vale, Newbridge, Serpentine, Tarnagulla, Wedderburn and surrounding townships.
All IDHS facilities are conveniently located on one site encompassing urgent care, acute, community and residential aged care.
IDHS also offers a diverse range of services including diabetes education, community and district nursing, counselling, cardiac rehabilitation, planned activity groups, volunteer and strength training programs.

Position Title: Food & Domestic Services Assistant

Classification: IN14

Salary range per hour: $28.16 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 30 hours per fortnight

Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2027

Role description

Inglewood & Districts Health Service is seeking a motivated and reliable Food & Domestic Services Assistant to join our team and support the delivery of quality care across our hospital and aged care facilities.

In this varied role, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, cleaning, and environmental services to ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.

About you

• A Food Handling Certificate, or a willingness to obtain one.
• An understanding of food safety principles, including the ability to identify hazards and respond appropriately to food safety incidents.
• Knowledge of personal hygiene requirements and safe food handling practices.
• Experience in cleaning and environmental services, including deep cleaning, discharge cleaning, and equipment maintenance, or a willingness to undertake training.
• The ability to support Victorian Hospital Cleaning Standards and participate in cleaning audits and quality improvement activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of people.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, flexible, and self-motivated approach, with excellent attention to detail.
• A satisfactory Police Check.

Culture and Benefits

IDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff.

We can offer you the following:

• Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Professional development opportunities
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Program

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check & Working with Children Check (if required) and comply with Inglewood District Health's Vaccination Policy.

IDHS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

For further information about this position, please contact Kristel Kelly – Cook/Acting Team Leader on 03 5431 7***.

Applications close 29th November 2026

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