Food Service Assistant at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

53508.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Handling, Customer Satisfaction, Food Safety, Meal Preparation, Cleaning, Restocking, Basic Meal Production, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Full Time Food Service Assistant – Morning Shifts Progress Your Career Today! Friendly and dynamic team Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups – St. Vincent’s Fitzroy About the Role You will be responsible for providing meal and beverage services to all internal and external SVHM customers. This includes plating, cleaning, restocking and some basic meal preparation and production. Set up, clean, and restock plating area Provide correct food and beverage items as per patient meal tickets Clean food and beverage trolleys and trays, crockery, cutlery etc. Prepare salad and sandwiches as required Classifications for this position will range from IN13 - IN14 ($49,145 - $53,508 per annum pro rata). Your Contribution Current Food Handlers Certificate (HLTFSE001) Experience in high volume food service Focus on customer satisfaction Thorough understanding of Food Safety responsibilities A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement About the Food Services Team St Vincent’s Fitzroy Food service department is a central production kitchen providing food for 11 sites and for St Vincent’s itself. We are fully functional kitchen operating 365 days of the year, producing approximately 2500 meals daily in accordance to the “cook-chill” methodology for all sites. The department consists of over 85 employees, ranging from cooks/chefs, kitchen hands and food service assistants. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Closing Date: 6 January 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for providing meal and beverage services to customers, including plating, cleaning, and restocking. Additional duties include basic meal preparation and ensuring food safety standards are met.