Food Service Assistant - Pool - Casey Hospital

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

5 weeks annual leave

Free annual flu vaccinations

Uniform and laundry allowance

Job summary

Monash Health in Melbourne is seeking a Part-time Food Service Assistant to provide high‑quality meal services to patients and support nutrition. You will handle meal delivery, food preparation, cleaning, stock control, and documentation while adhering to food safety standards.

The role covers afternoons and evenings, with shifts across seven days as required. The ideal candidate has hospital, aged care, or hospitality food service experience, strong attention to safety and patient care, and

Qualifications

• Experience in food services within hospital, aged care or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Passion for patient care and nutrition; reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect meal trays and Burlodge trolleys to service areas.
• Regenerate and prepare meals per production and clinical needs, including special functions.
• Clean and sanitise food trays, preparation areas and kitchen equipment.
• Operate dishwashers and other food service equipment safely and efficiently.
• Restock pantries and trolleys and maintain food stock levels.
• Complete all food safety and cleaning documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Food service

Patient care

Communication

Hygiene standards

Computer skills

Job description

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe andequitablecare, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leadingexpertiseand over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

FSAs play a vital role in providing high-quality meal services to patients and supporting overall patient nutrition and food safety. FSAs are responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals, cleaning of food service areas, all whilst ensuring patient’s dietary needs are met accurately and efficiently. FSAs contribute to patient care by ensuring meals are delivered on time, safely, accurately and with respect.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Delivering and collecting meal trays and Burlodge trolleys to and from service areas
• Regenerating and preparing meals in line with production and clinical needs, including special functions
• Cleaning and sanitising food trays, food preparation areas, and kitchen equipment
• Operating dishwashers and other food service equipment safely and efficiently
• Restocking pantries and trolleys; whilst maintaining food stock levels as required
• Completing all food safety and cleaning documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Shift Available

Join our team as a Food Service Assistanton a Part time ongoing basis, 45.6 hrs per fortnight.

This role is designed to cover vacant shifts over Afternoon and evening time periods Monday to Sunday, depending on business requirements. Please note these are not weekly set shifts.

The role of the Pool – FSA team member is to cover vacant shift over all three time periods.

About You

To ensure your success in this role, you will bring experience in food services within a hospital, aged care, or hospitality setting with strong demonstrated knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene standards. You have a passion for patient care and nutrition, ensuring patients are treated with respect and empathy. You are a reliable and punctual team member with great verbal and written communication skills; and intermediate computer skills. Whether you work independently or as part of a team; you always follow manual handling, safety protocols, and procedural instructions. It would be an advantage if you also have comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances.

You are also required to hold a HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices or SITXFSA001: Use hygienic practices for food safety.

Why you will love working with us

As an FSA, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. FSAs benefit from job stability within Victoria’s largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across support services.

As a Monash Health employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Novated leasing for vehicle options
• Full-time employees accrue 5 week’s annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Uniform and laundry allowance

About the Department / Program

The Support Services team is a collaborative and dedicated group that plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Our culture is built on respect, compassion, and excellence, and we are committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

Casey Hospital in Berwick is a major Monash Health facility offering emergency, maternity, surgical, mental health, and rehabilitation services. An expansion added new beds, operating theatres, and the hospital’s first intensive care unit to meet the needs of Melbourne’s growing south-east community.

Position Description can be found here

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We’reFullHearted, OpenMinded andAllIn, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.