Food Services Assistant - Melbourne, Australia - Monash Health

Monash Health

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Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type:
Part time

Organisation:
Monash Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Health and Allied Health

Reference: 59190

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful

Our Journey:

Support Services is responsible for the provision of non-clinical services that includes food services, patient support, porters, cleaning, linen, pest control, central production kitchen, waste management, car parking, hygiene services and some retail services.

The Food Services Assistant position covers the following shifts:

Week 1
Monday

Tuesday and Wednesday

Thursday

Week 2
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday

Sunday
- (Total 69.5 hours per fortnight) _

A Day in the Life:

The Food Services Assistant is responsible for duties assigned in the preparation, regeneration, plating, delivery and collection of meals throughout the day.

Also includes the washing and sanitising of items in kitchen areas and equipment.

Responsibilities include; (but not limited to)

Cleaning patient trays
Accurately assemble tray supplies and food on tray line
Regeneration of meals for patients, residents and functions as required
Prepare the patient menu items in accordance with meal production requirements
Clean Kitchen and equipment
Deliver, distribute and collect all patient/ residents food requirements and meal tray according to specific clinical requirements
Strip, sort, sanitise and clean all trays, cutlery and utensils
Completing all food safety documentation in a timely manner

On a personal level:

Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills to provide a personable approach to our patients and visitors at Monash Health.
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

What you need:

Current Food Handlers Certificate
Level
Food Handling Certificate (SITXFSA001)
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances
Established knowledge of Monash Health processes and procedures
Ability to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
Basic to intermediate computer skills

In Return

Supportive environment
A great service to the patients in our care

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Imran Hanif on

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
Free flu vaccinations
Private health insurance at discounted rates
Health imaging services

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 20,000 people who work across 40 locations delivering healthcare services through our five hospitals and our extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace.

At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.

How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).