Food Services Assistant - Dandenong

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

About the role:

Working as part of the Food Services team at Dandenong Hospital, the main focus for a Food Services Assistant is on delivering an exceptional patient meal experience and willing to work within the values of Monash Health. The Food Service Assistant will be committed to work in a team environment with the ability to prioritise your tasks to prepare and provide meals, and delivering outstanding customer services.

• Cleaning within a food services environment that complies with Food Safety Guidelines 
• Deliver, distribute and collect meal trays from patients 
• Dish washing

Shifts Available

Shifts Available

Roster 1
Week 1:
Monday: 1200-2030(8)  
Wednesday: 1430-2030(5.5)
Thursday: 1500-2030(5) 
Total:18.5 

Week 2: 
Monday:1330-2030 (6.5) Tuesday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Wednesday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Saturday:1330-2030 (6.5)
Sunday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Total:29.5

Week 3 
Tuesday:1430-2030 (5.5) Wednesday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Sunday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Total:16.5 

Week 4 
Monday:1500-2030 (5) Wednesday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Thursday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Sunday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Total:21.5

86 hrs 43/ fn  

Roster 2
Week 1
Monday: 1330-2030 (6.5)
Tuesday: 1430-2030 (5.5)
Wednesday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Sunday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Total:23 

Week 2
Monday: 1200-2030 (8) Wednesday: 1430-2030 (5.5)
Thursday: 1430-2030 (5.5)
Sunday: 1430-2030 (5.5)
Total:24.5

Week 3 Monday:1330-2030 (6.5)
Thursday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Friday:1330-2030 (6.5)
Saturday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Total:24

Week 4
Monday:1330-2030 (6.5) Wednesday:1500-2030 (5)
Thursday:1500-2030 (5)
Saturday:1330-2030 (6.5)
Total:23

94.5 hrs 47.25 / fn

Roster 3

Week 1
Wednesday:1430-2030 (5.5) Thursday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Friday:1330-2030 (6.5)
Saturday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Total:23

Week 2 Wednesday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Thursday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Friday:1330-2030 (6.5)
Saturday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Total: 23

Week 3
Wednesday:1430-2030 (5.5) Thursday:1500-2030 (5)
Sunday:1330-2030 (6.5)
Total:17 

Week 4
Monday:1200-2030 (8) Tuesday:1330-2030 (6.5)
Wednesday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Saturday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Sunday:1430-2030 (5.5)
Total:31 

94 hrs 47/ fn

Roster 4
Week 2
Wednesday:630-1500 (8)
Friday:700-1300 (5.5)
Total:13.5

Week 4
Wednesday:630-1500 (8) Total:8 

21.5 hrs 10.75/fn

About Us: 

Our Support Services team provides a range of essential non-clinical services that help our hospitals run. We provide food services, central production kitchen, patient support, porters, cleaning, linen, pest control, waste management, car parking, hygiene services and some retail services. The Food Services team at Dandenong Hospital requires a qualified Food Services Assistant to prepare and provide meals to our patients striving to consistently deliver high quality and efficient services to our patients.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring a strong commitment to working effectively as part of a team and have the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Food Handling Certificate (HLTFSE0001) – Use hygienic practices for food safety (Issued within the last 6 months)
• Understanding of dietary requirements including texture modified foods/fluids and food allergies
• Ability to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
• Basic to intermediate computer skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• A proactive approach and team player
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete while working alone or as part of a cohesive team.
• A high standard of demonstrated experience in customer service from a hospitality or health care environment

In Return

• Flexible work arrangements for a work life balance 
• Work closer to home
• We will provide you with a supportive working environment
• Engage with patients to make a difference

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’

Your application is to include:

• Cover letter – Advising position number (if applicable) the days of the week and shifts you are available to work
• Current CV – Outlining current work experience
• Food Handling Certificate (HLTFSE0001)
• Working with Children Card (If applicable)

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

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Paul Hayes on 03 9554 8100 (during business hours only).

Position Description can be found 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.

To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org

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. Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

Applications close: 24 June 2025