Food Services Assistant

St Vincent’s Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Accrued Day Off (monthly)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited is seeking a casual Food Services Assistant for St George’s Health Service, Kew. The role covers AM/PM shifts, with duties including preparing short order foods and beverages, dishwashing, and maintaining strict kitchen hygiene per the food safety plan.

Experience in a commercial kitchen and in aged care is desirable. A National Criminal History Check is required or must be willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001 required.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Aged care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare short order foods and beverages.
• Clean and sanitize patient meal areas and trays.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene per food safety plan.
• Monitor stock levels and inform coordinators of shortages.
• Prepare sandwiches and salads on weekends.

Skills

Food handling

Dishwashing

Kitchen hygiene

Customer service

Education

Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001

Job description

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 at [e-mail]