Food Services Assistant Casey Hospital -PM Pool

Monash Health

  • Clayton, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 3 days ago
Monash Health is a great place to workMonash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.About the RoleThe 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. Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, Working as part of the Food Services team at Casey 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.As an experienced Food Services Assistant, you'll be responsible for the preparation, regeneration, plating, delivery and collection of meals throughout the day. Other key duties include:Assist in the preparation of mealsAccurately assembling tray supplies and food on tray lineClean Kitchen and equipmentDeliver, distribute and collect all meal requirementsStrip, sort, sanitise and clean all trays, cutlery and utensilsCompleting all food safety documentation in a timely mannerShifts AvailableJoin our team as a Food Service Assistant on a Part time ongoing basis, 15 hrs per fortnight. Based as Casey Hospital.This role is designed to cover vacant shifts over Afternoon and evening time periods Monday to Sunday, depending on business requirements. Please note these are not weekly set shifts.The role of the Pool - FSA team member is to cover vacant shift over all three time periods.The Food Services team at Casey 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.About UsOur 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.About You:To ensure your success in this role, you will bring experience in food services within a hospital, aged care, or hospitality setting with strong demonstrated knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene standards. You have a passion for patient care and nutrition, ensuring patients are treated with respect and empathy. You are a reliable and punctual team member with great verbal and written communication skills; and intermediate computer skills. Whether you work independently or as part of a team; you always follow manual handling, safety protocols, and procedural instructions. It would be an advantage if you also have comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances.You are also required to hold basic food safety qualification in food handing:HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices or SITXFSA001: Use hygienic practices for food safetyIn Return:As an FSA, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. FSAs benefit from job stability within Victoria's largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across support services. As a Monash Health employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:
  • Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
  • Novated leasing for vehicle options
  • Full-time employees accrue 5 week's annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • Uniform and laundry allowance
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Hanson Prakasia on (03) 8768 1393.Position Description can beWe recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. 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 ApplyApplications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please for the 'Application Guide'Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.Applications close: 15 September 2025.

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