Food Services Assistant

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent positions 
• Part time - morning and afternoon shifts including weekends
  • 2 x 60 hours per fortnight
  • 1 x 70 hours per fortnight
• Food and Domestic Assistant Grade 2 (IN14)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Support Services provides the core Support Services of Non-ward Cleaning, Gardens and Grounds, Distribution, Security, Ward Support, Food Services, and Car Parking.

The position of Food Services Assistant is a key operational role within the Support Services and Food Services team.

The Role

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic people to join our Food Services team as a Food Services Assistant. In this role you will be required to plate meals, prepare meal items such as mid meal snacks, sandwiches and desserts, wash dishes and complete other cleaning tasks. We are also looking for staff to join the team and assist with delivering meals between sites which would require a current driver's licence.

You will have a background of experience in Food Services within Health & Aged Care Facilities or equivalent. A high level of flexibility and motivation to achieve set standards is required.

You will be able to work both in a team environment and autonomously and possess good time management skills. The understanding and practicing of infection control & and food safety principles is essential.

Skills and Experience Required

• A background of experience in Food Services within Health and Aged Care facilities
• Have the ability and adaptability to participate in change
• Have completed or be willing to participate in training and education appropriate to improve skills required for the performance of the position

Responsibilities 

• Provide excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Ensure a clean and sanitary environment
• Knowledge of safe food handling 
• Assist with catering events

Staff benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Great accessibilty via public transport

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Samantha Conole on 03 9076 6620.

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Thursday 12th February 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.