Food Services Assistant - PM in Melbourne

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.

About the Role

Join our team as a Food Services Assistant on part time, ongoing to work at Boollam Boollam Aged. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the Food Services Manager and working with the broader Support Services team. FSAs play a vital role in providing high-quality meal services to patients and supporting overall patient nutrition and food safety. FSAs are responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals, cleaning of food service areas, all whilst ensuring patient's dietary needs are met accurately and efficiently. FSAs contribute to patient care by ensuring meals are delivered on time, safely, accurately and with respect.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Delivering and collecting meal trays and Burlodge trolleys to and from service areas
• Regenerating and preparing meals in line with production and clinical needs, including special functions
• Cleaning and sanitising food trays, food preparation areas, and kitchen equipment
• Operating dishwashers and other food service equipment safely and efficiently
• Restocking pantries and trolleys; whilst maintaining food stock levels as required
• Completing all food safety and cleaning documentation accurately and in a timely manner

We are looking for four candidates to join our pool staff team at Boollam Kingston, with each successful candidate offered 12 hours per fortnight. The pool positions are designed to cover vacant shifts across morning, afternoon and evening periods, Monday to Sunday, depending on business requirements. Please note that these positions do not have fixed weekly shifts, as shifts will vary based on operational needs.

About You

To ensure your success in this role, you will bring experience in food services within a hospital, aged care, or hospitality setting with strong demonstrated knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene standards. You have a passion for patient care and nutrition, ensuring patients are treated with respect and empathy. You are a reliable and punctual team member with great verbal and written communication skills; and intermediate computer skills. Whether you work independently or as part of a team; you always follow manual handling, safety protocols, and procedural instructions. It would be an advantage if you also have comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances. You are also required to hold a HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices or SITXFSA001: Use hygienic practices for food safety.

Why you will love working with us

As an FSA, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. FSAs benefit from job stability within Victoria's largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across support services. As a Monash Health employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Novated leasing for vehicle options
• Full-time employees accrue 5 week's annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Uniform and laundry allowance

About the Department / Program

The Support Services team is a collaborative and dedicated group that plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Our culture is built on respect, compassion, and excellence, and we are committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

About Boollam Boollam Aged Care:

Nestled within the leafy grounds of Kingston Centre in Heatherton, Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre offers a state-of-the-art, purpose-built residential facility dedicated to comfort, dignity, and excellence in aged care. With 150 beds across four thoughtfully designed floors, our modern infrastructure supports a warm, home-like environment—tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Ellappan Somasundaram / Chef Manager 0461551***.

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. You'll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.