At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintain cleanliness in a health service.
- Company: Join Boort District Health, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and a fun staff social club.
- Other info: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with opportunities for personal growth and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while working in a friendly team environment.
- Qualifications: Food Handlers Certificate Level 1 and good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Food and Domestic Services Assistant to support the efficient operation of our health service. This role contributes to both food services and domestic services, ensuring high standards of nutrition delivery, cleanliness, and infection control across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Food Services
- Support the Cook with food preparation and meal service
- Deliver and collect meals for patients and residents
- Assist with Meals on Wheels delivery and collection
- Support catering for functions, meetings, and special events
- Wash and clean dishes, utensils, and food service equipment
- Comply with food safety and hygiene standards
- Domestic Services
- Clean and maintain clinical and non‑clinical areas of the health service
- Ensure all areas meet required infection control and hygiene standards
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors
- General Duties
- Undertake additional duties as directed by the Support Services Team Leader
- Comply with organisational policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements
About you
- Food Handlers Certificate Level 1
- Good Communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to work well in a team environment
Culture and Benefits
At Boort District Health, we're proud of a people-first culture that supports fairness, respect and wellbeing in everything we do. Our workplace is inclusive, collaborative and grounded in our core values of Respect, Quality, Equity and Collaboration, where diversity of thought and experience is welcomed. We promote safe, healthy and respectful work environments that are free from discrimination, bullying and harassment, and we champion openness, transparency and ethical conduct across all levels of the organisation. You'll be joining a team that supports professional growth and personal wellbeing, with benefits including:
- A relaxed, close-knit and supportive team environment
- Professional development opportunities and study leave to help you grow your skills
- Generous salary packaging options to make your earnings go further
- An active staff Social Club with regular events
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for counselling and wellbeing support
- Policies and support focused on workplace safety, health and equal opportunity for all staff
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, Working with Children Check, and compliance with Boort District Health's Vaccination Policy.
For further information about this position, please contact Kathryn Durie – Corporate Services Manager.
Food & Domestic Services Assistant employer: Boort District Health
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