Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Monash Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 64058
Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful
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.
Available Rosters:
Roster 1
Part Time (Ongoing)
Week 1 Monday 07:00-13:00
Tuesday 06:30-13:00
Week 2 Wednesday 06:30-13:00
Thursday 06:30-15:00
Week 3 Thursday 06:30-13:00
Friday 07:00-13:00
Week 4 Tuesday 06:30-13:00
(21.5 hours per fortnight)
Roster 2
Part Time (Ongoing)
Week 1 Thursday 06:30-13:00
Friday 07:00-13:00
Week 2 Tuesday 06:30-13:00
Week 3 Tuesday 06:30-13:00
Thursday 06:30-13:00
Week 4 Thursday 06:30-15:00
Friday 07:00-13:00
(21.5 hours per fortnight)
Roster 3
Part Time (Ongoing)
Week 2 Friday 10:30-19:00
Saturday 10:30-19:00
Week 3 & 4 Friday 10:30-19:00
(16 hours per fortnight)
Roster 4
Part Time (Ongoing)
Week 1 & 3 Thursday 14:30-21:30
(6.5 hours per fortnight)
Available Positions:
Week 2 Sunday 10:30-18:00
Week 4 Saturday 10:30-18:00
The Food Services team at Dandenong Hospital requires a qualified Food Services Assistant to prepare and provide meals to our wards striving to consistently deliver high quality and efficient services to our patients.
A Day in the Life
Working as part of the Food Services team at Dandenong Hospital, the main focus for a Food Services Assistant is on delivering an exceptional patient meal experience and willing to work within the values of Monash Health. The Food Service Assistant will be committed to work in a team environment with the ability to prioritise your tasks to prepare and provide meals, and delivering outstanding customer services.
Cleaning within a Food Services environment that complies with Food Safety Guidelines
Deliver and distribute meal trays from patients
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
Good team management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
Is able to work unsupervised but take direction
Takes pride in your work with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service
What you need:
Relevant Food Services certificate (minimum SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety) (Essential)
Experience as a Food Services Assistant
A strong understanding of food safety
Knowledge of stock control (Desirable)
Knowledge of computer-based menu management system (Desirable)
Demonstrated experience in customer service from hospitality environment
Basic to moderate 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 Paul Hayes on 0455 960 282.
Monash Health is a great place to work
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
& more
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 – Advising position number (if applicable) the days of the week and shifts you are available
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
