Patient Food Service Assistant

Cabrini Health; Malvern; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking experienced Food Services Assistants to join their Patient Food Service team. This role involves assisting patients with menu ordering, preparing meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have experience in the food service industry, a Food Handlers Certificate, and strong communication skills. The position requires flexibility with shifts across a week, including potential night and weekend work.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rates

Employee development programs

Staff benefits including retail offers

Qualifications

• Experience in food service industry or service industry of at least 12 months.
• Willingness to undertake Food Handlers Certificate.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu ordering.
• Prepare food for patients.
• Clean kitchen and equipment.
• Provide service to patient rooms.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

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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

Located close to public transport

A positive, mission-led workplace culture

How you will make an impact

Opportunities are now available for experienced hospitality trained 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 variety of shifts across a seven-day work week, including day and evening shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

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

About you

Along with your commitment to providing excellent customer service to our patients, you will also have the following:

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

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Enquiries to 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.