Food Services Assistant

Company description:

Grampians Health exists to serve our communities across the Grampians region, providing complete care as close as possible to people's homes.

Job description:

Multiple Positions Available | Casual

$25.74 per hour + 25% casual loading + penalty

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Food and Domestic Services Assistants to join our casual pool at our Stawell campus As part of the Support Services Department, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality cleaning and catering services to patients, residents, clients and staff.

These positions provide backfill support for annual, sick and other leave, working across our kitchen, care community and support services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, plate, and deliver meals and beverages in line with scheduled duties.

• Clean dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and general accessories as required.

• Maintain accurate records and complete associated documentation as directed.

• Work collaboratively with team members and assist with shared duties as required.

• Rotation and coverage of rostered shifts across 7 days within the Support Services Department.

Skills & Experience

• Strong work ethic with good communication skills and a positive, approachable manner.

• Effective time management skills, with previous experience in a similar role desirable.

• Commitment to the mission, philosophy, and values of Grampians Health Stawell.

• Relevant qualifications in Food Safety and Cleaning Standards, or equivalent experience, with the ability to learn and apply these skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in processing and recording information.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team approach, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people.

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here.

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Gerard Malcolm on for a confidential discussion.

Job applications close: 1 December 2025

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 opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

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 please click - Visit Stawell

Diversity and InclusionAll appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.