Food Services Assistant (Casual)

About the role

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.

The Department Alfred Health Support Services provides non-clinical support services across Alfred Health, including cleaning services, car parking and fleet management, waste management, gardens and grounds, distribution, security and access control, ward support, linen services, ancillary services, food services and hospitality.

The Food Services Assistant will operate as part of the Food Services team and will assist in providing and maintaining a safe food delivery service and a clean and hygienic environment within the kitchen. This will be performed in a manner that meets or exceeds industry best practice and maintains cleaning standards in accordance with the Department of Human Services Cleaning Standards for Public Hospitals, food safety in line with the on-site Hospital Food Safety Plan, the Food Act 1984 and FSANZ standards. In doing so, the role will work closely with other Food Services team members to ensure a committed, safe and socially responsible multi-skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing and maintaining a safe food delivery service
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment within the kitchen
• Meet or exceed industry best practice and cleaning standards
• Adhere to the Department of Human Services Cleaning Standards for Public Hospitals
• Follow the on-site Hospital Food Safety Plan, the Food Act 1984 and FSANZ standards
• Collaborate with the Food Services team to support a committed, safe and socially responsible multi-skilled team

Qualifications

• Background of experience in Food Services within Health and Aged Care facilities
• Ability and adaptability to participate in change
• Completion of, or willingness to participate in, training and education appropriate to improve skills required for the position

Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax (subject to availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services