Food Services Assistant

Job Q; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Accrued Day Off

Fitness Passport

Professional development opportunities

Discounts

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a casual Food Services Assistant to support the hospital kitchen operations, including short order food and beverage preparation and tray service. The role requires flexibility for AM and PM shifts and adherence to food safety protocols in a clinical environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001, prior commercial kitchen experience, and a willingness to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001 is required.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen is required.
• Experience in an aged care environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Make and prepare short order food and drinks, including modified fluids.
• Clean and wash patient meal trays and work areas.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels and inform coordinators of needs.
• Prepare sandwiches & salads on weekends.

Skills

Food Safety Cert HLTFSE001

Commercial kitchen exp

Aged Care exp

Job description

#### Food Services AssistantMelbourne, VIC 3000Casual#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Job Description:Casual positionExcellent benefits including salary packagingKew locationAbout the RoleWe are currently seeking a Food Services Assistant (FSA) to join the team on a casual basis to work on both the AM & PM shifts. Flexibility and availability for both is requiredYou will be responsible for the making and preparing all short order food and drinks (including modified fluids), cleaning and dishwashing patient meal trays. You will also be responsible for the relevant working area in accordance with the food safety plan and all production schedules and demandsPrepare short order food-beverages as requiredMonitor waste managementEnsure kitchen hygiene, Food Safety and cleanliness standards are adhered too, including thorough kitchen cleaning and sanitizingInform coordinators of required food stock levelsPrepare sandwiches & salads on weekendsClassifications for this position will range from IN13 - IN14 ($26.96 - $28.16 per hour + casual loading)Your ContributionFood Safety Certificate HLTFSE001Previous experience in a commercial kitchenPrevious experience in an Aged Care environment (desirable)A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtainWhat We OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work-life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout the TeamSt George's Health Service, located in Kew, provides a comprehensive aged care service, including inpatient care, evaluation and management, residential aged care, rehabilitation, acute psychiatry, as well as a broad range of community-based assessment and treatment services. Support Services provides all Environmental & Food Services to the hospital.Working at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHMSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and-or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations-vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).Closing Date:6 December 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https:--www.svha.org.au-about-us-reconciliation or get in contact atView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductLogin is optional, you may send application via email