Food Services Assistant (Kitchenhand/Salads) - Part-Time - 2x0.70EFT

We are seeking 2 Part-Time (Up to 56 hours a fortnight) Food Services Assistant (Kitchen hand/Salads) to support our essential services team at Beechworth Health Service.

What we Offer:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport Program
• A Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• 5 weeks Annual Leave (Pro-rata for Part-Time)

About the Role:

• 2 x Part-Time Assistants up to 56 hours per fortnight
• Provide kitchen support as required including dishwashing duties, cleaning and sanitising crockery, cutlery, utensils and meal delivery equipment.
• Assist with basic food production and service of patient meals.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact respectfully and professionally with residents, patients, consumers, families, staff, volunteers and community members.
• A genuine commitment to providing high-quality hospitality, cleaning and support services within a healthcare and aged care environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of infection prevention and control principles, personal hygiene standards, and safe work practices relevant to healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of food safety practices, chemical safety and environmental cleaning standards, or willingness to undertake training.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays, in accordance with operational requirements.
• Strong organisational skills, reliability, time management and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.

How to Apply:

Create your LiveHire profile and follow the Beechworth Health Community and provide:

• Current resume
• 1 page cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria and availability
• qualifications
• 2 references

We are actively looking to fill this position and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open, therefore, we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability. 

BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.

BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.  

Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.

For more information please contact Sarah Bartsh on 03 5728 0200.

Applications Close: 6 November 2026