Food Service Assistant

Location: Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

**About the Role**

The Food Service Assistant prepares and plates food hygienically, handles function trolleys, and ensures safe food storage. Responsibilities also include maintaining food temperature records, following workflows, and completing cleaning tasks as scheduled.

**Key Responsibilities**

Complete tasks in a timely, organized manner with pride in food presentation
. Accurately record food temperatures and participate in ongoing training
. Positively influence team members and maintain effective communication with all customers
. Collaborate with other departments to solve problems and ensure a safe work environment
. Adhere to Grampians Health’s policies on infection control, health and safety, and confidentiality
. Demonstrate commitment to diversity, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement in the workplace

**Skills & Experience**

Experience in the food services industry / a large food production kitchen preferred
. An accredited certificate in basic food handling - HLTFSE00
- 1 Committed to high quality customer servic
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**Interested?**

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Donna McDonald, Plating Supervisor on 03 53203650 for a confidential discussion.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying

**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

**Culture & Benefits**

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie
- s Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday
- s Access to Fitness Passport membershi
- p Staff rewards and recognition program
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**Ballarat Region**

**Horsham Region**

Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.

**Dimboola region**
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola

**Edenhope region**

Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope. It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails. Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. To learn more about Edenhope

**Stawell Region**

Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.

If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell

**Ararat Region**

Ararat has a population of over 11,000 and is situated 198km west of Melbourne on the Western Highway which connects the region to Adelaide. Ararat is the gateway to the Grampians Region and is characterised by stunning horizons, mountain scapes and a strong sense of community.

Advanced manufacturing, agriculture, food and wine production, construction, healthcare and tourism experiences underpin the economy. To learn more about Ararat

**Diversity and Inclusion**

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equ