xcellent benefits including salary packaging
Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups
Permanent, full time 38 hours per week with a monthly ADO
About the Role
You will achieve benchmark kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards, as well as ensuring sanitisation processes remain at a high standard. You will also ensure correct and efficient delivery of patient food carts and some minor food preparation will be required.
General cleaning of the kitchen and fridges, floor, ceiling etc.
Deliver meal trolleys to the wards and external sites – morning or afternoon
Thoroughly clean fix-based equipment
Clean equipment and utensils
Clean external food service trolleys and trays
Carry out food safety monitoring procedures
Classifications for this position will range from IN13 - IN14 ($49,145 - $53,508 per annum pro rata).
Your Contribution
Current food handlers certificate (HLTFSE001) required
Organisational skills
Experience in high volume food service
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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
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).
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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 [email protected]
