- Salary
- $33+
- Location
- VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Fitzroy Campus, Australia
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
Casual opportunity!
Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups
Fitzroy location
About the Role
You will prepare and produce meals according to the production reports and standard recipes, completing bulk cook/chill food production whilst adhering to strict food safety standards.
Deliver a high standard of patient food services and ensure competency certification of all tasks undertaken
Observe and follow correct food handling policies and procedures as documented in the Food Safety Program
Monitor waste management and stock rotation
Ensure the production schedule is complete and ready for plating staff
Ensure all food is prepared cooked, stored and labelled as per work schedule
Some minor sandwich and salad meal preparation may be required
The classification for this position will be IN17 ($33.27 per hour) plus casual loading
Your Contribution
Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
A keen knowledge and awareness of food safety plans and possible dietary requirements
Current Food Handlers Certificate (HLTFSE001)
Experience in high volume food services
Customer service driven
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 team delivers a high standard of patient food service and ensures each meal that leaves the kitchen is prepared with the utmost of care.
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:
12 September 2026 11:59pmReconciliation 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 [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
