Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant page is loaded## Food Service Assistantlocations: Geelong, Victoriatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 9, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-14181**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 discountsFor 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.*At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. With strong team environments, opportunities for development and promotion, and where our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with loads of opportunities, benefits to support you, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.#J-18808-Ljbffr