Food Service Assistant

Employment Type: Casual
Hours: Casual
Salary: as per EBA
Location: Mercy Place Dandenong
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Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.


Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.


At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.


About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Food Service Assistant, you'll create cherished moments each day.

• Direct assistance with delivery of food services to residents and assist with preparation of meals as required
• Ensure sufficient food & drink supplies are available in conjunction with the cook
• Ability to retain individual preferences of residents and / or their dietary requirements
• Responsible for resident morning & afternoon tea
• Ensure duties lists are accurate and up to date

What you'll bring

You're reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.


To thrive in this role, you will have:

You're reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.

• Be compassionate and provide support to staff and customers.
• Consistently shows respect and values each person's dignity.
• Seeks opportunities to be innovative for improvement.
• Is accountable for a high standard of care.
• Communicates and operates openly and honestly as an effective team member

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Recognized qualification - Food Safety Handler - Level 1 (desirable)
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Clearance.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds