Food Service Assistant

Your role at St John of God Frankston Hospital

We are seeking Casual Food Services Assistants (FSA) to join the Catering Services team. Shifts are rostered across morning (7:00am2:00pm) and evening (2:30pm7:30pm) with some weekend work included.

In this role you will assist with all aspects of food preparation equipment handling and the delivery and service of meals to patients caregivers and visitors. You will work across various areas of the Catering Services Department while maintaining high standards of hygiene safety and customer service.

The Position

• Assists with the preparation plating delivery of meals and snacks to patients and staff to various locations throughout the Hospital.

• Prepares maintains and assists with the provision of meals and snacks in the staff dining room.

• Assists with the washing of cutlery crockery and glassware.

• Assists with the washing up of large heavy-duty pots pans and other kitchen utensils.

• Observes and practices all aspects of food kitchen and personal hygiene.

• Assists with general kitchen hygiene washing of walls floors refrigerators etc and other areas as requested.

You will have knowledge of all areas of kitchen hygiene and ability to interpret menus correctly.

To be successful you will some knowledge of vegetable salad and sandwich preparation for large numbers and good interpersonal skills.

Above all people 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 $34.76per hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual position available

• As a casual employee you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period

• A welcoming and supportive culture

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

• Discounts on hospital services and health insurance

• Additional professional development

For enquiries contact Shamal Dissanayake Executive Chef on (03).

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

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.