Food Services Assistant

6 days ago


Heatherton, Victoria, Australia Monash Health Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Job Requisition ID: 5756

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:
Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202

Employment Type: Part Time

Posting Date: 8 Sept 2025

Monash Health is a great place to work

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 and service for people at every life stage.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos:

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

About the Role:

Join our team as a Food Services Assistant (FSA) on a part time ongoing basis to work at Kingston Centre.

Being part of the Support Services team and reporting to the Food Services Manager, FSA's play a vital role in providing high-quality meal services to patients and supporting overall patient nutrition and food safety. FSA's are responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals, cleaning of food service areas, all whilst ensuring patient's dietary needs are met accurately and efficiently. FSA's contribute to patient care by ensuring meals are delivered on time, safely, accurately and with respect.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

  • Delivering and collecting meal trays and Burlodge trolleys to and from service areas
  • Regenerating and preparing meals in line with production and clinical needs, including special functions
  • Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues regarding meal preferences and dietary needs
  • Cleaning and sanitising food trays, food preparation areas, and kitchen equipment
  • Operating dishwashers and other food service equipment safely and efficiently
  • Restocking pantries and trolleys; whilst maintaining food stock levels as required
  • Completing all food safety and cleaning documentation accurately and in a timely manner

We are seeking an FSA to join our team to work at the Kingston Centre's Central Production Kitchen (CPK3). We currently have the following opportunity available:

Wednesday and Thursday- 9.30am to 6pm. All shifts are eight hours

About You:

To ensure your success in this role, you will bring experience in food services within a hospital, Aged Care, or hospitality setting with strong demonstrated knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene standards. You have a passion for patient care and nutrition, ensuring patients are treated with respect and empathy. You are a reliable and punctual team member with great verbal and written communication skills; and intermediate computer skills. Whether you work independently or as part of a team; you always follow manual handling, safety protocols, and procedural instructions. It would be an advantage if you also have comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances.

You are also required to hold:

  • HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices or SITXFSA001: Use hygienic practices for food safety

In Return:

As an FSA, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. FSAs benefit from job stability within Victoria's largest public health service, along with clear career pathways Support Services.

As a Monash Health employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:

  • Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
  • Novated leasing for vehicle options
  • Full-time employees accrue 5 week's annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • Uniform and laundry allowance

Site Summaries:

About Kingston Centre:

The Kingston Centre in Cheltenham is a Monash Health facility specialising in aged care, rehabilitation, and mental health services. It provides inpatient and community programs and is currently expanding with a new 150-bed residential aged care facility opening in 2025.

Respectfully, applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Explore the impact of our Food Services team with Kadeesha McKindley, Menu Monitor and Menu Administrator, as she showcases the importance of delivering high-quality meals at Monash Health.

Our Central Production Kitchen is the largest of its kind in Victoria, producing meals for several health services across the state.

Watch now to see how you can make a difference in patients' recovery through nutritious meals.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further,please call Imran Hanif on

Position Description can befound here

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 accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 22 September 2025



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