Food Services Kitchen Hand

Job Description:Excellent benefits including salary packagingWork for one of Australia’s leading hospital groupsPermanent, full time 38 hours per week with a monthly ADOAbout The RoleYou 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 afternoonThoroughly clean fix-based equipmentClean equipment and utensilsClean external food service trolleys and traysCarry out food safety monitoring proceduresClassifications for this position will range from IN13 - IN14 ($49,145 - $53,508 per annum pro rata).Your ContributionCurrent food handlers certificate (HLTFSE001) requiredOrganisational skillsExperience in high volume food serviceStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtainWhat We OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged.Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary 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 carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout The Food Services TeamSt 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’sSt 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.ApplicationPlease 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 SVHMSVHA 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:15 November 2025 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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.auView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of Conduct