Food Services Assistant, Environmental Services

**Employment Type**:

- Casual**Job Category**:

- Environmental Services - Food Services**Req Id -** 2559- Deliver high-quality meal services across hospital wards, ensuring exceptional customer service and strict adherence to dietary requirements
- Join our team in a casual role, enjoy flexible casual shifts in a supportive team environment

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.- Barwon Health's Food Services department prepares, distributes, and serves up to 2,500 meals daily across University Hospital Geelong and the Grace McKellar Centre, ensuring high-quality, safe, and customer-focused nutrition for patients, visitors, and staff.**About the role**
- As a member of Barwon Health's Food Services team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality meal services to patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring adherence to dietary requirements and maintaining a clean, efficient work environment. Your role will include but not limited to;- Deliver meals across wards during dinner and supper service.
- Ensure food preferences, intolerances, allergies, and diet codes are strictly followed.
- Clean kitchenettes and maintain hygiene standards.
- Provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.
- Comply with Barwon Health’s Food Safety Plan, completing necessary documentation.
- Work evening shifts, typically from 4:30-8:30 pm, with occasional 3:00 pm starts.**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

**About Geelong** - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
- To learn more about the region, click here.**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.- This role must be fully vaccinated for influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy._

**Contact Person**:Cheryll Nasratali-
**Advertising closing date**:15 November, 2024**Position Description