Food Services Assistant

About us- Melbourne Private Hospital
Melbourne Private Hospital is a 122-bed private hospital co-located with the Royal Melbourne Hospital. We offer tertiary referral services in the centre of Parkville. Melbourne Private Hospital offers a friendly and supportive staff environment with a strong commitment to the provision of excellence in the delivery of care to our customers.

About the role
Melbourne Private are currently looking for Food services assistants for our Healthscope site in Parkville. There are both AM (6.30- 2.30) and PM (2.30- 7.30) shifts available on a roster basis.

As a Food Service Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly

• Deliver, serve and collect all patient food requirements and meal trays

• Assist in general cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils including dish and pot washing as required.

• Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting a professional and positive team culture.

• Provide high standard of customer service

• Operate in line with WHS policy & procedures

• Deliver excellent customer service to staff, clients and patients

• Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development

Essential Criteria:

• Authority to Work in Australia

• Working with Children check

• Experience in Hospitality (desirable)

• Food Handler Certificate or Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable)

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements

• Excellent time management skills

• Commitment to service excellence.

• Strong communication and customer skills

• Attention to detail

• Work well independently and within a team

Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

• Discounted health insurance

• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 21/06/25