Food Services Assistant

1 day ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia St John of God Health Care Full time

Your role at St John of God Ballarat

We are seeking applications for a Food Services Assistant to join our Catering (Cafe) service at Ballarat, on a casual basis.

This position is responsible for duties involved in the provision of Hotel Services to patients and Caregivers within the Hospital.

The Position

  • Assembly of meal trays for patients according to selections made from individual menu cards.

  • Preparation and plating of specified items prior to tray assembly.

  • Delivery and return of patient meal trolleys from kitchen and wards.

  • Delivery of meal trays to patients according to the time schedule established and agreed upon.

  • Delivery of beverages to patients according to the agreed schedule.

  • Collection of meal trays from patients according to the time schedule established and agreed upon.

  • Stripping of meal trays returned from patients, and sorting and separation of components into baskets ready for washing.

  • Operation of dishwashing machine as directed, and in accordance with established safe operating procedures, to clean and sanitise trays, crockery, cutlery and ancillary items. Reloading of these items into the appropriate self-loading dispensers ready for the next meal assembly period.

  • Cleaning of specified fixtures, fittings and equipment within the Hotel Services Department as directed by the Team Leader.

Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience working in a customer service environment, excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and able to work effectively with a team.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

  • Hourly rate: $33.40 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% Superannuation

  • Casual position

  • As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

  • Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be Influenza to fulfil the requirements of the role.

For all enquiries contact Rachel Morrison, Director Corporate Services and Business Development on

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

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