Food Services Assistant (FSA)

Food Services Assistant

Are you a friendly and enthusiastic individual seeking a rewarding career?

• Great Location - close to public transport
• Casual roles - shifts over 7-day period (with scope to become permanent)
• Brand new facility

About the role: 

The Victoria Clinic is looking to employ Food Services/Catering Assistants to join their busy department on a casual basis to assist in supporting the healthcare to our patients.

The shift times are on a flexible rotating basis.

About us:

The new Victoria Clinic is currently a 115 patient-bed private psychiatric facility located on Malvern Road in Prahran. 

This architecturally designed, purpose-built mental health facility specialises in the provision of high-quality inpatient mental health services.

Here, the focus is you. Our highly skilled and highly qualified care team of Psychiatrists, Clinicians and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.

Being part of the local community has distinct advantages for our patients. We are committed to providing healthcare services in a supportive environment that allows patients to be treated close to home and with the support of their family and friends.

As a Food Services Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and delivery of food in accordance with Food Safety Program (FSP)
• Monitor and accurately record food and machine temperatures
• Clean and maintain utensils and kitchen equipment in accordance with hospital & industry food safety and hygiene standards

Selection Criteria:

• Authority to work in Australia
• Current Food Handlers Certificate - Level 1
• Prior experience in Healthcare Food Services
• Basic computer skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Demonstrated ability to work without supervision as well as a part of a team
• Excellent time management skills
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts - early/late shifts & weekend work
• Excellent communicator
• Well presented
• Adaptable to change

Why Healthscope: 

you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

 You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
•  Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 6th December, 2026

Only NEW CANDIDATES will be considered. Please DO NOT resend your details if you have previously applied for the same position. 

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to to Recruitment@healthscope.com.au
For further information, please contact the Support Services Manager on (03) 9526 0200

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. 

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