Food Services Assistant

Calvary Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Job summary

Calvary Holmesglen Private Hospital in Moorabbin seeks a reliable Food Services Assistant to support meal preparation, tray assembly and patient meal delivery. You will help maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene while serving patients with personalised care.

This casual position offers flexible shifts to support hospital operations and patient needs, with training and development opportunities within a supportive team at Calvary.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare food services or hospital canteens.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Reliable, flexible and a team player.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Positive attitude with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, tray assembly and patient meal distribution.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen facilities and service areas.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Food safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Food Services Assistant - Holmesglen Private Hospital

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Make a meaningful difference to the patient experience through quality food and personalised service.

About the role

Based at Calvary Holmesglen Private Hospital in Moorabbin, we are seeking reliable and motivated Food Services Assistants to join our team.

You will play an important role in delivering a high standard of food service to patients, ensuring meals are prepared, presented and delivered safely and efficiently.

This is a casual position, with shifts available according to operational requirements.

Your main duties will include:

• Assisting with meal preparation, tray assembly and patient meal distribution.
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements are consistently maintained.
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen facilities, equipment and food services areas.

About you:

• Previous food service experience, preferably in Healthcare.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.

For further information, please contact Michael Maas, Support Services Manager on *******************************

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role