Food Services Assistant - PPT

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Food Services Assistant to join our caring team at the Kew facility. You will contribute to a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for residents and staff.

This permanent part-time role covers afternoon shifts; you will support quality food services outcomes and work within a dedicated team that values compassion and connection.

Qualifications

• Catering service aligned with organisation mission and philosophy.
• Experience in hospitality, aged care facility, hospital environment, or related field ideal.
• Providing services that support high quality food service outcomes for residents, customers and staff.
• Ability to work a rotating roster, flexible.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• National Criminal History Check required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.

Skills

Catering service

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Criminal history check

NDIS screening

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As a Food Services Assistant , you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of our Kew facility.

With stunning views, premium amenities, and a level of care second to none, St Vincent's Care Services Kew redefines the expectations of residential aged care. This new 135 bed contemporary and luxurious residence located in one of Melbourne's most prestigious suburbs and only 6km's from the CBD, our spaces and services are focused on assisting residents to thrive by placing as much importance on wellbeing as comfort. St Vincent's Care Services Kew is not just home, it's a lifestyle.

Permanent Part Time position available working across Afternoon shift

What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.

Things that work for us

• An ability to provide a catering and kitchen service that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisation
• Experience in hospitality, an aged care facility, hospital environment and/or related field ideal
• Providing services that support high quality food services outcomes for residents, customers and staff of the Facility
• Ability to work a rotating roster, flexible
• High level of customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• National Criminal History Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family

Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.

At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

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.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

No agencies please.

Closing Date

19 November 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]

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