Dispatch Person- Kingston Centre
Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202
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About the Role:
Monash Health's Central Production Kitchen (CPK) operates three kitchens: two at The Kingston Centre, Cheltenham and one at Moorabbin Hospital.
Join our team as a Dispatch Person based at the Kingston Centre, Cheltenham in a part time ongoing role, 60 hours a fortnight, working Monday to Thursday. All shifts are eight hours except Monday.
Working as part of the Food Services team, the main focus for the team is delivering an exceptional patient meal experience. The Dispatch Person are responsible for dispatching the correct quantity of meal components to all clients.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Manage the picking team and make sure all meal components are picked and packed correctly
- Manage the cleaning of kitchen and equipment
- Deliver, distribute and collect al cook chill meal requirements
- Ensure all Department of Health Food Service standards are achieved.
- Report and maintain a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Program.
- Completion of food safety documentation in a timely manner
About Us:
We take pride in providing food and nutrition to our patients and consumers. We are innovative, proactive and always looking to improve. Being part of the broader Support Services team we are responsible for 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.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Current Food Safety qualification (essential)
- Relevant food services certificate (minimum SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety) (essential)
- Qualification in HACCP procedures and quality management systems (essential)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to work proactively with a cohesive team and on your own to complete daily tasks
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Takes pride in your work with attention to detail
- A strong understanding of food safety
- Ability to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
- Basic to moderate computer skills
- Certificate IV in Hospitality (desirable)
- A high standard of demonstrated experience in customer services and/or food services from a health or hospitality environment (desirable)
Why you will love working with us:
- We will provide you with a supportive working environment
- You will provide an important service to the patients in our care
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Imran Hanif - 0404005944.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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.
Applications close: 18 August 2026.