Food Services Assistant

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 53 000 - 56 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accrued Day Off

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee counselling

Résumé du poste

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited in Melbourne is seeking a Food Services Assistant on a permanent part-time basis (15 hours per week) to prepare short order food and beverages, assist with meals for patients, and maintain kitchen hygiene.

You will monitor stock levels, manage waste, and help with cleaning and sanitizing, with shifts including afternoons. A Food Safety Certificate and prior kitchen experience are preferred, and a criminal history check may be required.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in an aged care environment desirable.
• Willing to obtain Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Responsabilités

• Prepare short order food and beverages.
• Monitor waste and stock levels.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Prepare sandwiches & salads on weekends.
• Clean and sanitize patient meal trays.

Connaissances

Food safety

Kitchen experience

Stock monitoring

Teamwork

Formation

Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001

Outils

Food prep equipment

Description du poste

Food Services Assistant# Careers## Food Services AssistantApply: VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: December 12, 2026 (30 days left to apply): JR152321## Job Description:* Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups* PM shifts available (14:30 – 19:30)* Permanent, part time 15 hours per week **About the Role**We are currently seeking a Food Services Assistant (FSA) to join the team on a permanent part time basis on the AM shift. You 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 demands* Prepare short order food/beverages as required* Monitor waste management* Ensure kitchen hygiene, Food Safety and cleanliness standards are adhered too, including thorough kitchen cleaning and sanitizing* Inform coordinators of required food stock levels* Prepare sandwiches & salads on weekends Classifications for this position will range from IN13 - IN14 ($53,284 - $55, 648 per annum pro rata) **Your Contribution*** Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001* Previous experience in a commercial kitchen* Previous experience in an Aged Care environment (desirable)* A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain **What We Offer*** A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling* A 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 facilities* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals* Culture of continuous improvement **About the Team**St 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’s** St 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. **Application*** Please 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 SVHM SVHA 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:11 December 2026 11:59pm## Reconciliation 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 at [e-mail]*