Food Services Assistant

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Career Growth

Supportive Culture & Belonging

Innovation

World-Class Excellence

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital in Parkville, VIC is seeking a hands-on Food Services assistant to support patient meal preparation, service delivery and food safety. You will work with a dedicated team to ensure high standards of nutrition, safety and customer service for patients, visitors and staff.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced hospital environment, with opportunities to contribute to patient care and the Parkville precinct’s biomedical

Qualifications

• Must have Safe Food Handling Certificate for Health Industry (or equivalent).
• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance required.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of personal presentation, cleanliness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plate and distribute meals and beverages per safety standards.
• Deliver meals to patients and collect trays efficiently and respectfully.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across food service areas and equipment.
• Follow safe food handling procedures and cook-chill guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Safety conscious

Education

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Certificate III Health Services Assistance

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

Food Services plays a vital role in supporting patient care by delivering safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate meals to patients across the hospital. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to meal preparation, service delivery, food safety and maintaining a clean and efficient food services environment.

This is a hands on role that requires excellent teamwork, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to patients, visitors and colleagues.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare, plate and distribute meals and beverages in accordance with food safety and quality standards.
• Deliver meal services to patients and collect meal trays efficiently and respectfully.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across food service areas, equipment and workspaces.
• Follow safe food handling procedures and cook-chill guidelines.

About You

• Safe Food Handling Certificate for the Health Industry (or equivalent).
• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of personal presentation, cleanliness and attention to detail.
  Desirable
• Previous experience in a food service, hospitality, healthcare or aged care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients and consumers in a compassionate and respectful manner.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class ExcellenceWork alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefitsSalary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.