Food Services Assistant Fsas

Reference Number
- 65646
- Employment Type
- Part Time Ongoing
- Entity
- Monash Health
- Department
- Food Services
- Location
- Dandenong Hospital
- Position Summary
- Bring your strong work ethic and commitment to be part of a great team
- Permanent part time
- Based at Dandenong

**Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.**

**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.

**Food Services Available Position**:
**Part Time (Ongoing) - Pool**

**Monday - Sunday AM and PM Shifts**

**(45.6 hours per fortnight)**

The Food Services team at Dandenong Hospital requires a qualified Food Services Assistant to prepare and provide meals to our patients striving to consistently deliver high quality and efficient services to our patients. Your availability is key to being considered for these positions. To be considered you will need to have:

- Full availability 7 days a week (working a minimum of 6 shifts per fortnight)
- Full availability to work during peak times such as; school holidays, Easter, Christmas and other key public holidays and peak times
- Availability to cover planned leave such as annual leave and long service leave
- Commitment to work your rostered shifts
- Role is permanent part time - 45.6 hrs f/n
- Be prepared to be trained in specialised roles in the Kitchen

As part of this workforce, you will be offered six guaranteed shifts per fortnight.

**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, distribute and collect meal trays from patients
- Dish washing

**About You**

To ensure your success in this role you will bring a strong commitment to working effectively as part of a team and have the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

- Food Handling Certificate (HLTFSE0001) - Use hygienic practices for food safety (Issued within the last 6 months)
- Understanding of dietary requirements including texture modified foods/fluids and food allergies
- Ability to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- 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 hospitality or health care environment

**In Return,**
- Flexible work arrangements for a work life balance
- Work closer to home
- We will provide you with a supportive working environment
- Engage with patients to make a difference
- For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Paul Hayes on 03 9554 8100 (during business hours only)._

**Monash Health is a great place to work**

To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org.

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Monash 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 for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

We 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 Apply**

**Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).**
- Cover letter - Advising position number (if applicable) the days of the week and shifts you are available to work
- Current CV - Outlining current work experience
- Covid19 vaccination certificate - Showing evidence of 3 doses
- Food Handling Certificate (HLTFSE0001)
- Working with Children Card (If applicable)