Food Services Assistant/Cook

Job Q; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 53,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport

Staff Health Centre

Close to public transport & parking

Job summary

St George's Health Service in Kew is seeking a Food Services Assistant-Cook to support patient meals, plating, reheating and service under the supervision of the Support Services Coordinator. You will work 28 hours per week in a fixed-term role through Feb 2027, in a friendly, supportive team.

This position requires a Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001, previous kitchen experience, and a willingness to obtain a national criminal history check.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plate, clean and provide meals to patients as directed.
• Prepare and produce simple meals; modify patient meals and fluids as per menu.
• Reheat meals and serve in conjunction with the Coordinator on duty.

Skills

Food safety and hygiene

Commercial kitchen experience

Aged care experience (desirable)

Education

Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001

Job description

#### Food Services Assistant/CookMelbourne, VIC 3000Casual#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Job Description:Fixed term opportunity until February 2027, 28 hours per weekKew locationFriendly & supportive teamAbout the RoleUnder the direction of the Support Services Coordinator, the Food Services Assistant-Cook is responsible for plating, cleaning and providing meal services to all patients. You will prepare and produce simple meals, modify patient meals and fluids as per menu requirements for day, reheat all patient meals and serve in conjunction with the Coordinator on duty. You will also be responsible for the working area in accordance with the food safety plan and all production schedules and demands.Prepare short order meals as requiredEnsure core temperature has reached above 75 degreesMonitor waste managementMaintain work area in accordance with Food Safety standards, including thorough kitchen cleaning and sanitizingInform coordinators of required food stock levelsClassifications for this position will range from IN13 - IN14 ($53,284 - $55, 648 per annum pro rata)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 OfferSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!Employee Assistance ProgramAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesStaff Health CentreClose to Public Transport and car parksDiscounts and Promotions available through our FoundationCareer development & advancement encouragedCulture of continuous improvementAbout the Team at St George'sSt 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