Patient Food Service Assistant

Patient Food Service Assistant

Casual position

Cabrini Malvern

$31.05ph (includes casual loading)

Cabrini offers:
- Tax savings - Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax free each year, plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits- Rewarding career growth opportunities- Attractive hourly rates + 12% Super + 17.5% leave loading- Located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter fares- Enjoyable workplace culture in a values driven organisation

How you will make an impact

An opportunity is now available for experienced hospitality trained Food Services Assistants to join our Patient Food Service team at Cabrini Malvern on a casual basis.

This position 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)- A valid Working with Children’s Permit- Knowledge of culinary and nutritional terminology including diet codes- 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

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 and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s south east. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. 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.

Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.

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 Influenza and COVID-19 (including boosters), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested.