Food Services Assistant

Are you reliable, friendly, and passionate about providing excellent customer service?

• Casual employment opportunity
• Richmond location, close to cafes and public transport
• Delivery exceptional service with care and compassion

About the role:

The Melbourne Clinic is looking to employ a Food Services Assistant to join their busy department on a casual basis. You will work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment that strives to deliver outstanding healthcare to our patients.

About us:

The Melbourne Clinic is Australia's largest private mental health service providing 203 inpatient beds, standalone Day Program centre, an Outreach Program, consulting suites at three locations and a Consultation Liaison service.

Nationally and internationally renowned for our quality mental health care services, our focus is to provide our patients with the support and expertise from a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team of over 200 accredited Psychiatrists, Addiction Medicine specialists, Pain Medicine specialists and experienced registered mental health nurses, Allied Health Staff (Psychologists, Social Workers, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologist and Art Therapist) in conjunction with several key support services such as Administration and Housekeeping services.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver, serve and collect all patient food requirements and meal trays
• Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly
• Clean and maintain utensils and kitchen equipment in accordance with hospital & industry food safety and hygiene standards
  

Essential Criteria:

• Current Food Processing Certificate Level 1 (working towards or willing to attain)
• Prior experience in Healthcare Food Services
• 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

Why Healthscope?

When you join 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: 13th of September 2026

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Kevin Dunnett, Support Services Manager *************@healthscope.com.au

Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

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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