Food and Enivronmental Services Assistant (Aged Care)
Central Gippsland Health Service – Sale VIC
Food and Environmental Services Assistant – Aged Care (Heyfield, Stretton Park & Aged Care Pool)
Permanent and casual opportunities available
About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.
We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.
CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position.
About the Role
You play a key part in creating a welcoming and safe environment for residents, patients, visitors, and staff across our services. In this hands-on role, you'll help prepare and deliver nutritious, great-tasting meals while maintaining a clean, comfortable, and homely space for everyone to enjoy. You take pride in presentation, teamwork, and attention to detail — knowing that your work directly enhances the health, comfort, and happiness of those in your care.
Duties
Prepare, plate, and deliver meals with care, ensuring every dish meets food safety and dietary standards.
Maintain spotless kitchens and dining areas by following infection control and hygiene practices.
Support smooth daily operations by assisting with stock control, ordering, and restocking supplies.
Contribute to a clean, organised, and uplifting environment through general cleaning and laundry support.
Work collaboratively with a friendly team, ensuring residents' needs are met with respect and kindness.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Certificate in Food Safety Practices and safe chemical handling (or willingness to complete training).
Experience in food preparation or cleaning within health, aged care, or hospitality settings.
Strong understanding of hygiene, infection control, and workplace safety standards.
A positive attitude and excellent communication skills — you enjoy working with others and helping people.
Great attention to detail, reliability, and pride in delivering high-quality service every day.
Benefits
Salary packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Social Club
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Additional Requirements
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
Diversity & Inclusion
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting
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.
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