Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Monash Health
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 60097
**Food Services Assistant - South 1 and South 2 Wards (Kingston)**
**_(23 hours per fortnight) _**
**Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful**
Acknowledging the vital role they play in providing healthcare to our community, Monash Health proudly supports the WHO 2020 International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
**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.
**Kingston Food Services**
**Food Services Assistant position**
South 1 and South 2
Thursday, Friday and Sunday 7.30 - 13.30
- (23 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)
- 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
**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 from a health care or hospitality environment
**What You Need**:
- Current Food Handlers Certificate - Level 1
- 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
**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)**.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call **Chris Markovic on 03 9265 1251**
Cover letter
- Current CV - Outlining current work experience
- Food Handling Certificate (SITXFSA001) - Use hygienic practices for food safety
- Covid19 vaccination certificate - Showing evidence of 3 doses