Food Domestic Assistant - Penshurst

Western District Health Service; Penshurst; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Comprehensive orientation and training

Flexible work opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Western District Health Service is seeking a reliable Food & Domestic Assistant to join our Hospitality Services team at Penshurst. This varied role supports the delivery of quality food services and housekeeping across our healthcare environment.

The position is part-time permanent, 48 hours per fortnight, with potential for additional shifts. You will assist with food service, meal delivery and maintaining clean, safe environments in line with infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices (desirable).
• Experience in food services, hospitality, cleaning or healthcare environments (desirable).
• Ability to undertake physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting and pushing meal carts.
• Flexibility to work across a seven-day roster.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current NDIS Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Food Service & Preparation: Assist with basic food preparation, including sandwiches, vegetables, meal assembly and presentation, while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Meal Delivery & Support: Provide meal services to patients and residents, ensuring meals are delivered accurately, efficiently and with exceptional customer service.
• Domestic & Cleaning Services: Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment by cleaning patient rooms, resident rooms, communal areas and other facility spaces in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, residents, visitors and colleagues, contributing to a positive experience for everyone accessing our services.
• Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to support the smooth operation of food and domestic services across the campus.
• Quality & Safety: Follow organisational policies, food safety standards, infection control procedures and workplace health and safety requirements at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Job description

• Part-time permanent position (48 hours per fortnight).
• Additional shifts and hours may be available for candidates seeking increased hours
• Penshurst, Victoria
• $26.96 per hour (initial 3 months), progressing to $28.16 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Join a supportive team delivering essential services to patients and residents

Make a difference through quality food service and a clean, welcoming environment

Western District Health Service is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Food & Domestic Assistant to join our team at Penshurst.

This varied and rewarding role supports the delivery of quality food services and housekeeping across our healthcare environment. Working as part of our dedicated Hospitality Services team, you will help ensure patients, residents, visitors and staff receive excellent service while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and infection control.

Whether preparing meals, delivering food services or maintaining clean and safe environments, your work will make a valuable contribution to the wellbeing and comfort of our consumers every day.

What You'll Be Doing

Food Service & Preparation

Assist with basic food preparation, including sandwiches, vegetables, meal assembly and presentation, while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Meal Delivery & Support

Provide meal services to patients and residents, ensuring meals are delivered accurately, efficiently and with exceptional customer service.

Domestic & Cleaning Services

Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment by cleaning patient rooms, resident rooms, communal areas and other facility spaces in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.

Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, residents, visitors and colleagues, contributing to a positive experience for everyone accessing our services.

Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to support the smooth operation of food and domestic services across the campus.

Quality & Safety

Follow organisational policies, food safety standards, infection control procedures and workplace health and safety requirements at all times.

What You Bring

• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices (desirable)
• Experience in food services, hospitality, cleaning or healthcare environments (desirable)
• Ability to undertake physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting and pushing meal carts
• Flexibility to work across a seven-day roster
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current NDIS Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

Western District Health Service is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. We pride ourselves on our strong teamwork, inclusive culture and commitment to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Discover Life in Penshurst

Located in the heart of Victoria's southwest, Penshurst offers a welcoming rural lifestyle, affordable living and access to some of the region's most beautiful natural attractions. Enjoy a close-knit community while building a rewarding career within a respected rural health service.

To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/

To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What We Offer

• Salary packaging benefits
• Comprehensive orientation and training
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible work opportunities
• Meaningful work that contributes to patient and resident wellbeing
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging

Interested?

For more information, view the Position Description: link.

For a confidential discussion, contact Belinda Kennedy on (03) 5552 3*** or via email on ***************@wdhs.net

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team on *******@wdhs.net

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.