At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preparing and delivering high-quality meals for patients and staff.
- Company: Join GV Health, a leading health service in Regional Victoria.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, generous salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team in a safe and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of your community.
- Qualifications: Strong customer service skills and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Employment type: Permanent Part Time and Fixed Term Part Time until December 2026 - May 2027
Classification: Food and Domestic Assistant Grade 1 or 2 (IN13 or IN14)
Location: Graham Street
About the role and our department:
Join GV Health’s Food Services team and play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff, and visitors. Reporting directly to the Food Services Coordinator, the Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting with the preparation, production, and delivery of high-quality meals, snacks, and beverages that meet a wide range of nutritional, dietary, and cultural requirements. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will help ensure food services are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of customer care. This hands-on role involves food preparation, meal assembly, distribution of meals, kitchen cleaning, and maintaining a safe and hygienic work environment in accordance with food safety legislation, infection control requirements, and workplace health and safety standards.
Successful candidate will have:
- Strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
- Well-developed teamwork skills with a collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues.
- Commitment to maintaining workplace health, safety, infection control, and food safety standards.
- Reliable, motivated, and passionate about contributing to the health and wellbeing of patients, residents, staff, and visitors.
- Pride in supporting GV Health’s commitment to providing exceptional care and services to our community.
About GV Health:
Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa. With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace: GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements: Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
Food Services Assistant employer: Goulburn Valley Health
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