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St Vincent's Health AustraliaPosted on the employer’s careers page · svha.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

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Description (EN)

Job Description:

  • Friendly and dynamic team
  • PM shifts available (14:30 – 19:30)
  • Permanent, part time 15 hours per week

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Food Services Assistant (FSA) to join the team on a permanent part time basis on the AM shift.


You will be responsible for the making and preparing all short order food and drinks (including modified fluids), cleaning and dishwashing patient meal trays.  You will also be responsible for the relevant working area in accordance with the food safety plan and all production schedules and demands

  • Prepare short order food/beverages as required
  • Monitor waste management
  • Ensure kitchen hygiene, Food Safety and cleanliness standards are adhered too, including thorough kitchen cleaning and sanitizing
  • Inform coordinators of required food stock levels
  • Prepare sandwiches & salads on weekends



Classifications for this position will range from IN13 - IN14 ($53,284 - $55, 648 per annum pro rata)



Your Contribution

  • Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001
  • Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
  • Previous experience in an Aged Care environment (desirable)
  • A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain



What We Offer

  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
  • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
  • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
  • Culture of continuous improvement



About the Team

St George’s Health Service, located in Kew, provides a comprehensive aged care service, including inpatient care, evaluation and management, residential aged care, rehabilitation, acute psychiatry, as well as a broad range of community-based assessment and treatment services. Support Services provides all Environmental & Food Services to the hospital.



Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.



Application

  • Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.


Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.


We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.


Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM


SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date:

11 December 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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