Employment Type
Casual
Job Category
Environmental/Domestic/Food Services - Food Services
Req Id
7874
Job Summary
This role is responsible for the delivery of meals and beverages to patients, customers, visitors, and staff, ensuring a high standard of service at all times. You will provide exceptional customer service in a professional, efficient manner while working within a fast‐paced, multi‐disciplinary environment, and adhering to Barwon Health's Food Safety Plan.
Food Services operates across University Hospital Geelong and the Grace McKellar Centre, with opportunities available at both sites. The Central Production Unit (CPU) at McKellar manages the preparation and distribution of up to 2,500 meals daily across three meal services. This includes plating meals via a tray line, loading into cook/chill retherm units, and coordinating distribution through Patient Services Assistants (PSAs), domestic, and beverage staff. Returned trolleys are processed for cleaning and reuse within the CPU.
At University Hospital Geelong, Food Services also supports evening meal delivery to patients and provides supper services. In addition, the department operates a cafeteria and two kiosk cafés at UHG, along with a medium‐sized café at McKellar, delivering food and beverage services to both internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver safe, high‐quality food services by accurately preparing, plating, and distributing meals in line with dietary requirements, food safety standards, and tray specifications.
* Provide exceptional customer service across all service areas, including patient meal delivery, cafeteria operations, and food and beverage service in a fast‐paced environment.
* Maintain efficient operations by supporting food preparation, stock control, cleaning, and adherence to Barwon Health's Food Safety Plan and documentation requirements.
What We're Looking For
* Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain it.
Additional Information
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
o Living expenses capped at $9,010
o Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here.
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au).
All Appointments Are Subject To
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Application Requirements
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact Person
Cheryll NastrataliEmail: cheryll.nasratali@barwonhealth.org.a
Application Closing Date
15th May 2026
Internal Applicants
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date – early applications are encouraged.
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