Food Services Assistant

5 days ago

Footscray, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Company description:

About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
  • Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children's Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

If you are currently employed at Western 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.

Job description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Food Services Assistant to join our Food Services Team on a casual basis at Footscray Hospital. This role is critical to ensure that our patients are provided with meals that meet their dietary needs and with the aim of providing Best Care.

Morning and afternoon shifts are available, including weekends.

To be Successful in this Role, you will need to:

  • Have demonstrated experience in frontline Patient Care/Customer Service.
  • High standards and knowledge of food safety and food hygiene matters.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Have experience in heating, plating and delivery of meals to patients.
  • Be able to work as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Have a highly developed interpersonal skills, attention to detail and positive proactive attitude.
  • Have intermediate computer skills to navigate through the menu ordering software.
  • Be able to work independently and be self-driven.
  • Be able to work additional shifts as required.
  • Be able to work under pressure and readily adapt to change.
  • Have previous experience working in a busy healthcare environment.

Position Description

Applications close at 11:59pm on 28 May 2025.

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