At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preparing and delivering meals while ensuring food safety standards.
- Company: Join Dhelkaya Health, a vibrant community-focused health service.
- Benefits: Earn $28.16/hour plus super, with salary packaging and free gym access.
- Other info: Flexible hours, career development opportunities, and a friendly workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and a positive attitude; training provided for food safety.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Food Services Assistant to join our team, supporting the preparation of food within the hospital and aged care facilities. Providing a practical oversight of all aspects of Food Services within the hospital and aged care facilities according to food safety laws.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the preparation, plating, and delivery of meals and beverages
- Ensuring meals meet presentation, dietary, and service standards
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and infection control
- Cleaning and maintaining food service areas and equipment
- Monitoring and reporting equipment issues and safety concerns
- Following all policies, procedures, food safety standards, and OHS requirements
- Supporting stock control and equipment tracking
- Contributing to a positive team environment and continuous improvement activities
About you
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, food handling and hygiene standards
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals.
You'll also benefit from:
- Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Suri Dissanayake - Food Production Manager.
Applications close Sunday 15th November 2026. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.
Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
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Food Service Assistant employer: Dhelkaya Health
Dhelkaya Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering Enrolled Nurses the opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centred care in a vibrant community setting. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible work arrangements, and a range of health and wellbeing benefits, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while enjoying the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of regional Victoria. Join us at Dhelkaya Health, where we are committed to fostering health and wellbeing together.
