Patient Food Service

cabrini; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging to $18,850 p.a.

Casual loading + 13% super

Staff benefits & discounts

Close to public transport

Job summary

Cabrini Malvern Hospital is seeking experienced Patient Food Services Assistants for casual shifts to support patient meals and service. The role covers menu ordering, meal preparation, and delivering meals to patient rooms across a seven-day week with day and evening shifts between 6:30AM and 9:00PM.

Applicants should have a Food Handlers Certificate (or willingness to obtain one), knowledge of dietary codes, and at least 12 months in a food service or service environment.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certificate required or willing to obtain it at Cabrini.
• Knowledge of culinary and nutritional terminology including diet codes is advantageous.
• Experience in a food service or service industry is valued (min 12 months).
• Willingness to learn and follow directions.
• Strong written and spoken English communication; adaptable in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu ordering for patients.
• Prepare food for patient meals.
• Clean kitchen and equipment.
• Serve in patient rooms and related areas.
• Collaborate with hospital teams to support patient safety and care.

Skills

Food Handlers Certificate

English communications

Flexible/adaptable

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

12 months food service experience

Food service certificate preferred

Job description

Patient Food Service Assistants

Casual positions

Cabrini Malvern Hospital

We're building for the better!

By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

About the role

Opportunities are now available for experienced hospitality trained Patient Food Services Assistants to join our Patient Food Service team on a casual basis and make a valuable contribution to the patient experience at Cabrini Health. This position predominantly assists with the menu ordering, preparation and service of all food and beverages to our patients.

Applicants need to be prepared to work a range of shifts across a seven-day work week, including day and evening shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Shifts are available between 6:30AM - 9:00PM Monday-Sunday.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting patients with menu ordering
• Preparation of food for our patients
• Cleaning of kitchen and equipment
• Providing service to patient rooms and associated areas
• Working with other hospital team members to optimise the safety, care and overall experience of our patients

What we're looking for

• Food Handlers Certificate (or the willingness to undertake at Cabrini)
• Knowledge of culinary and nutritional terminology including diet codes (preferable)
• Experience in a food service industry or service industry of at least 12 months will be highly regarded
• A willingness to learn and be given directives
• Well-developed communication skills including proficiency in written and spoken English
• A flexible approach to work and be adaptable in a fast paced environment
• Effective interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to build positive and professional working relationships with patients and colleagues

Cabrini offers:

• Tax savings to increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging up to $18,850 per annum
• Attractive hourly rates including casual loading and guaranteed annual increases + 13% Super
• Access to a range of staff benefits including retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
• Commitment to employee development with training and support provided
• Location close to public transport
• A positive, mission-led workplace culture

Enquiries should be directed to: Hanna Santos, Food Services Supervisor on 03 9508 1940

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

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.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne's southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.