Food & Domestic Services Assistant

**About the role**
Join a dynamic team within the Environmental Services Department, where you'll enjoy a multifaceted role involving both cleaning and food service responsibilities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our facility and make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents. As a pivotal member of our Environmental Services Department, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient delivery of cleaning and food services. Your contributions will directly impact the well-being and comfort of our facility's occupants.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Perform various cleaning tasks including carpet shampooing, floor polishing, waste disposal, and surface sanitization.
- Assist in food service operations by setting up dining areas, preparing meals, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Handle tasks with diligence, following established procedures and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Take ownership of your work, adhering to organizational policies and procedures with accountability and discretion.
- Collaborate seamlessly with team members, while also demonstrating the ability to work autonomously.

**Skills and experience**
- Previous experience in a similar role is highly valued, particularly in cleaning services.
- Possession of a Food Handling Certificate (HLTFS207C - Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) is essential.
- A valid driver's license is required for this role.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Willingness to undergo specific on-the-job training and further develop relevant skills.

**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
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**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.

**Ballarat Region**
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

**How to apply**
Click **APPLY** or contact Don Colbert, Manager, on 5320 4207 for a confidential discussion.

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._

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.
- Essential : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion.