Food Services Assistant

**Food Services Assistant**

**Frances Perry House, Parkville**
- Fantastic opportunity for a positive, hard-working Catering team members to join our team at Patient Catering team
- Our hospitals “open door” policy means you always have access to your manager.
- Multiple casual positions available

**About the Role**
- As a Food Services Assistant, you will be responsible for taking meal orders, preparing patient food trays, beverages and basic food preparation. This also includes preparation of special dietary needs for patients as directed by relevant Manager.
- You will also be responsible for maintaining cleanliness within the department in line with required food safety, infection control and hospital standards, while offering high standards of quality and service to customer and patients.

In this role you will report to Catering Manager and work closely with a positive and respected team.

**About You**

To succeed in this role, you will have a high attention to detail and work effectively in a team or independently as required, within a fast-paced environment. Your ability to prioritise tasks effectively will assist you with your excellent time management skills.

You will also bring;
- Previous experience in a prep kitchen or hospital environment is highly desirable.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles
- Compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and Workplace, Health and Safety
- Certificate III in Health Support Services and Food Handling Certificate are highly desirable for this role.
- Knowledge of food allergies and special diets would be helpful
- Ability to work morning, afternoon, weekend & public holiday shifts
- Previous Applicants need not apply

**About the Organisation**

The Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "_People Caring for People_".

Benefits
- Extensive Professional development programs including **Post-graduate and Formal Education Scholarships**:

- Access our flexible work opportunities and **have a say in your roster times**:

- **Flexible Leave Program**: purchase additional annual leave
- Free access to permanent employees **Discounts off hospital and extras private health** insurance
- **Study leave**:

- Permanent employees and their families are eligible for a **fitness passport** - to help achieve your wellness goals with a discounted gym membership
- **Discounts off hospital and extras private health** insurance - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive a higher extras limit for things like General and Major Dental
- **Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts**:

- **Salary sacrifice opportunities** eg, airport lounge membership, self-education expenses and more
- **Paid parental leave**:

- Corporate rates on Hertz car rentals
- Recognition and **rewards programs**:

- **Community service leave - **ask to find out more specific details
- Casual employees may not be able to access all benefits

**Requirements**:

- Must be **vaccinated against Covid-19** a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
- Must provide a **National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases

**For enquiries, please contact**: