Food Services Assistant

Reference Number
- 56372
- Employment Type
- Part Time Ongoing
- Entity
- Monash Health
- Department
- Food Services
- Location
- Kingston Centre, Cheltenham Vic
- Position Summary
- Ongoing part-time shifts
- Working in a supportive environment
- Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful**Our Journey**:
Support Services is responsible for the provision of non-clinical services that includes food services, patient support, porters, cleaning, linen, pest control, central production kitchen, waste management, car parking, hygiene services and some retail services.

This role is based at our Kingston Centre campus, and mainly working within the Kingston wards:
**Shifts available**
- **South 6**

**Wednesday - Saturday** **14.30 - 19.30**
- **South 2 and 5**

**Sunday 15.30 - 20.00 **(Total for Both: 49 hours per fortnight)
- **Sandwich Room**

**Tuesday** **06.30 - 13.00** **(12 hours per fortnight)
- Please include in your cover letter your availability to work the listed shifts._

**A Day in the Life**:
The Food Services Assistant is responsible for duties assigned in the preparation, regeneration, plating, delivery and collection of meals throughout the day.

Responsibilities include; (but not limited to)
- Dish washing and delivering Burlodge trolleys
- Washing and sanitising kitchen area, items and equipment
- Cleaning patient trays
- Accurately assembling tray supplies and food on tray line
- Regeneration of meals for patients, residents and functions as required
- Deliver, distribute and collect all patient / resident food requirements and meal trays according to specific clinical requirements
- Strip, sort, sanitise and clean all trays, cutlery and utensils
- Completing all food safety documentation in a timely manner

**On a Personal Level**:

- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills to provide a personable approach to our patients and visitors at Monash Health.
- 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 health care or hospitality environment

**What You Need**:

- Current Food Handlers Certificate - Level 1
- Food Handling Certificate (SITXFSA001) - Follow basic food safety practises
- Comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances
- Established knowledge of Monash Health processes and procedures
- Ability to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
- Current Victorian drivers licence _(desirable)_

**In Return**:

- Supportive environment
- A great service to the patients in our care

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Hanson Prakasia on 0419 343 004

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

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- Free flu vaccinations
- Private health insurance at discounted rates
- Health imaging services

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 20,000 people who work across 40 locations delivering healthcare services through our five hospitals and our extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.

**How to Apply**

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
- Cover letter
- Current CV - Outlining current work experience
- Food Handling Certificate (SITXFSA001) - Follow basic food safety practices
- Covid19 vaccination certificate - Showing evidence of 3 doses
- Working with Children card (if held)