Food Services Assistant- Kingston Centre

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. 

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

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

About the Role:

Join our team as a Food Services Assistant (FSA) on a Pool Position basis to work at Kingston, based in Cheltenham. 

Being part of the Support Services team and reporting to the Food Services Manager, FSA’s play a vital role in providing high-quality meal services to patients and supporting overall patient nutrition. FSA’s are responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals, maintaining of food service areas, all whilst ensuring patient’s dietary needs are met accurately and efficiently. FSA’s contribute to patient care by ensuring meals are delivered on time, safely, accurately and in line with Monash Health’s values.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Distributing and collecting meals to and from service areas
• Preparing meals in line with production and clinical needs, including special functions
• Maintaining clean and safe food preparation and service areas.
• Operating dishwashers and other food service equipment safely and efficiently
• Restocking pantries and trolleys; whilst maintaining food stock levels as required
• Completing all food safety and cleaning documentation accurately and in a timely manner

 We are seeking an FSA to join our Pool Position. This type of position is ideal for individuals who are flexible and interested in being considered for upcoming roles within the organisation. Being in the pool does not guarantee immediate employment; however, when vacancies become available. We are seeking for a FSA to work any shift Monday to Sunday minimum 7 hours per week or 14 hours per fortnight.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role, you will bring experience in food services within a hospital, aged care, or hospitality setting with strong demonstrated knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene standards. You have a passion for patient care and nutrition, ensuring patients are treated with respect and empathy. You are a reliable and punctual team member with great verbal and written communication skills; and intermediate computer skills. Whether you work independently or as part of a team; you always follow manual handling, safety protocols, and procedural instructions. It would be an advantage if you also have comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances.

You are also required to hold basic food safety qualification in food handing:

HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices or SITXFSA001: Use hygienic practices for food safety

In Return:
As an FSA, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. FSAs benefit from job stability within Victoria’s largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across support services. As a Monash Health employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Novated leasing for vehicle options
• Full-time employees accrue 5 week’s annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Uniform and laundry allowance

About Us:
Our Food Services Team plays a vital role in supporting Monash Health’s mission to provide safe, high-quality food to patients. We are a diverse and dedicated group committed to food safety, maintaining hygiene and resident health and wellbeing.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Chris Markovic on 0419343004.

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.

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: 15 August