Menu Monitor

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 position
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Hours: Rotating shift pattern, Monday to Friday with weekend working required on occasion in line with service needs. Current shift times are 6:30am - 2:36p, 07:00am – 3:06pm, and 11:24am - 7:30pm
• Food Monitor (GS6)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Support Services provides non-clinical support services across Alfred Health, these services include cleaning services, car parking and fleet management, waste management, gardens and grounds, distribution, security and access control, ward support, linen services, ancillary services, food services and hospitality.

The Role

The Menu Monitor provides friendly, attentive and efficient service to Alfred Health patients. The role is responsible for supporting patients with their menu orders and preparing tray labels to meet or exceed expectations of all patients.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• Current certification in food handling/food safety or willingness to obtain
• Experience in a customer or client facing role is a service delivery organisation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with people from different backgrounds       
• In depth expertise of Computer and Food Management software proficiency to ensure patient safety and efficiency

Desirable

• Previous experience in a food service or similar position
• Previous experience with food management software

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Novel Ravendran, Food Services Manager - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday 2nd 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.