Food Services Assistant

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Subsidised staff parking

Discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices

Additional leave to support work/life

Paid parental leave

Professional development and study-lea

Employee Assistance Program

Social club membership

CREATE Outstanding rewards program

Job summary

GV Health in Victoria is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support the Food Services team. You will assist with the preparation, production and delivery of meals, snacks and beverages, ensuring food safety, quality and hygiene across all duties.

Reporting to the Food Services Coordinator, you will work as part of a collaborative team, perform kitchen tasks, meal assembly, distribution and cleaning, and help maintain a safe, patient- and visitor-focused service in a fixed-term arrangement

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• Well-developed teamwork skills with a collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues.
• Commitment to maintaining workplace health, safety, infection control, and food safety standards.
• Reliable, motivated, and passionate about contributing to the health and wellbeing of patients, residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, including assisting with the production of meals, snacks and beverages.
• Meal assembly and distribution to patients, staff and visitors.
• Kitchen cleaning and sanitising in line with food safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic work environment and follow infection control standards.
• Support the team to ensure high-quality service and timely delivery of meals.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Safety adherence

Job description

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Hospitality and tourism

Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton

Reference: 2943

About the role and our department:

Join GV Health’s Food Services team and play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff, and visitors. Reporting directly to the Food Services Coordinator, the Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting with the preparation, production, and delivery of high-quality meals, snacks, and beverages that meet a wide range of nutritional, dietary, and cultural requirements.

Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will help ensure food services are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of customer care. This hands-on role involves food preparation, meal assembly, distribution of meals, kitchen cleaning, and maintaining a safe and hygienic work environment in accordance with food safety legislation, infection control requirements, and workplace health and safety standards.

Fixed Term roles cease between December 2026 and May 2027

Successful candidate will have:

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• Well-developed teamwork skills with a collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues.
• Commitment to maintaining workplace health, safety, infection control, and food safety standards.
• Reliable, motivated, and passionate about contributing to the health and wellbeing of patients, residents, staff, and visitors.
• Pride in supporting GV Health’s commitment to providing exceptional care and services to our community.

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women's and Children's, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

• Generous salary packaging , subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Applications close Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11.59pm