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Our Journey:
Our Support Services team provides a range of essential non-clinical services that help our hospitals run. We provide Food Services, Central Production Kitchen, patient support, porters, cleaning, linen, pest control, waste management, car parking, hygiene services and some retail services.
Shifts Available
Permanent part-time position
Week 1 - 3 Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am – 6.00pm
Week 4 Wednesday 9.30am – 6.00pm
(28 hours per fortnight)
Central Production Kitchen (CPK3)
The Central Production Kitchen based at Kingston centre requires a qualified Food Services Assistant to their team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working within a committed team who strive to consistently deliver high quality.
A Day in the Life:
The Food Services Assistant based in the Central Production Kitchen at Kingston is responsible for washing and sanitising of items in kitchen areas and equipment. Responsibilities of a Food Services Assistant include (but not limited to)
- Dish washing
- Washing and sanitising equipment and kitchen areas
- Cleaning patient trays
- Accurately assemble tray supplies and food on tray line
- Regeneration of meals for patients, residents and functions as required
- Strip, sort, sanitise and clean all trays, cutlery and utensils
- Completing all food safety documentation in a timely manner
- Plating, deliver and collection of meals
About You:
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills to provide a personable approach to our patients and visitors at Monash Health.
- A proactive approach and team player
- Ability to prioritize tasks and complete while working alone or as part of a cohesive team.
- A high standard of demonstrated experience in customer service from a health care or hospitality environment
What you need:
- Current Food Handlers Certificate – Level 1
- Food Handling Certificate (SITXFSA001) – Use hygienic practices for food safety
- Comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances
- Established knowledge of Monash Health processes and procedures
- Ability to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
In Return
- We will provide you with a supportive working environment
- You will provide an important service to the patients in our care
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Imran Hanif on 0404 005 ***.
Monash Health is a great place to work
In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- Free vaccinations
- Private health insurance at discounted rates
- Health imaging services
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five iCare values.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
Your application is to include:
- Cover letter
- Current CV – Outlining current work experience
- Covid19 vaccination certificate – Showing evidence of 3 doses
- Food Handling Certificate (SITXFSA001)
- Use hygienic practices for food safety
- Working with Children Card (If applicable)
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents. Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
