Job Requisition ID: 4595 Legal Entity: Monash Health Location: Cheltenham, VIC, AU, 3192 Employment Type: Part Time Posting Date: 18 May 2025 Monash Health is a great place to work Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers. Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. About the Role 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. Dish washing and delivering Burlodge trolleys 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 Positions Available: We are recruiting for a Part-time pool role for food Services Assistant position at Kingston Centre, Chestnut Gardens, and other Kingston sites. With Minimum 16 hours per week or 32 hours per fortnight This role is designed to cover vacant shifts over Morning, Afternoon and evening time periods Monday to Sunday, depending on business requirements. Please note these are not weekly set shifts. About Us The Food Services team at Kingston Centre requires a qualified Food Services Assistant to prepare and provide meals to our wards striving to consistently deliver high quality and efficient services to our patients. About You: 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 from a health care or hospitality environment Mandatory requirements of this role: Food Handling Certificate (HLTFSE0001) – Use hygienic practices for food safety (Required) Comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances (Desireable) 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, We will provide you with a supportive working environment You will provide an important service to the patients in our care Explore the impact of our Food Services team with Kadeesha McKindley, Menu Monitor and Menu Administrator, as she showcases the importance of delivering high-quality meals at Monash Health. Our Central Production Kitchen is the largest of its kind in Victoria, producing meals for several health services across the state. Watch now to see how you can make a difference in patients’ recovery through nutritious meals. For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Chris Markovic at 0419343004. Position Description can be found here We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org How to Apply Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted. Applications close: 2 June 2025