At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead patient meal experiences and ensure safe, efficient food service delivery.
- Company: Join Bayside Health, a leading public health service in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, gym access, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusion and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Food Safety Handler Certificate and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
The Food Monitor is responsible for supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient, and patient-centred food service by obtaining and managing patient meal selections through an electronic menu management system. Working as part of the Food Services team, the role liaises with patients, nursing staff, dietitians, speech pathologists, carers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure meals are provided in accordance with individual dietary, cultural, spiritual, and clinical requirements. The Food Monitor is responsible for maintaining accurate meal records, generating production reports, managing meal-related enquiries, and supporting food service operations while delivering professional customer service and ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and organisational standards.
Skills & Experience Required
- Food Safety Handler Certificate HLTFSE001 (post 2015)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to apply risk management strategies to ensure service deliverables are not compromised
- Previous experience as a menu Monitor in a similar Health setting (desirable)
Next Steps: For role specific information, please contact Pascal Berthelemy. If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team. The role ceases advertising on 2 November 2026. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We kindly ask that all applications be submitted through the advertised application link, as applications received via email are unable to be progressed.
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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