Food Service Assistant

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

To assist other members of the Food Services Department in providing high quality product and service to all customers ie patients caregivers and others.

This position is varied over several different shifts. Responsibilities include efficient delivery of service clearing and assisting with the plating of meals and cleaning of all areas associated with Food Services Department. Commitment to quality and productivity is expected.

The Position

• Actively participates in the implementation of a safe food environment

• Carries out safe food handling techniques in relation to purchasing receiving storage preparation and delivery.

• To always ensure a high standard of personal hygiene while working in the kitchen.

• To report in the first instance to the Team Leader in the matters concerning attendance grievances difficulties etc.

• To work with all caregivers in maintaining cleanliness of working areas and other areas associated with Food Services in conjunction with the Food Safety Plan.

• To conduct him / herself in a courteous and proper manner whilst performing duties or accepting instructions.

• Adheres to Infection Management Manual Policy and Procedures.

• Maintain Universal Blood and Body Substances (BABS) Precautions at all times.

• Compliance with Food Act 1984 and any amendments.

• Is aware of the caregiver vaccination program and immunisation recommendations.

• Identifies infection risks informs Support Services Manager and participates in initiating appropriate action.

• Infection Control - Responsibility to inform Team Leader/Supervisor or Hotel Service Manager of any food borne illness.

• Ensure appropriate cost-effective use of consumables and equipment.

You will have experience in food preparation and be able to deliver exceptional customer service. You will have excellent communication skills both oral and written and the ability to work as a team member.

To succeed you will be able to prioritise a busy and varied workload and work unsupervised.

Above all patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $33.40 to $34.76 per hour (includes casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual position available

• As a casual caregiver you can salary package a portion of your salary

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Kim Bourke Team Leader Food Service Assistant on

At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.