28 Nov
Colac Area Health
Geelong
Employment Type - Casual; Permanent Part Time
Job Category - Environmental/Domestic/Food Services - Food Services
- Deliver high-quality meal services across hospital wards, ensuring exceptional customer service and strict adherence to dietary requirements
- Apply now for a fantastic professional development opportunity
- Permanent part time and casual positions available
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
Barwon Health's Food Services department prepares, distributes, and serves up to 2,500 meals daily across University Hospital Geelong and the Grace McKellar Centre, ensuring high-quality, safe, and customer-focused nutrition for patients, visitors, and staff.
About the role
As a member of Barwon Health's Food Services team,
you will be responsible for delivering high-quality meal services to patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring adherence to dietary requirements and maintaining a clean, efficient work environment. Your role will include but not limited to;
- Deliver meals across wards during dinner and supper service.
- Ensure food preferences, intolerances, allergies, and diet codes are strictly followed.
- Clean kitchenettes and maintain hygiene standards.
- Provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.
- Comply with Barwon Health’s Food Safety Plan, completing necessary documentation.
- Work evening shifts, typically from 4:30-8:30 pm, with occasional 3:00 pm starts.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture
You will have the chance to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
About Geelong
Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
We encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- LGBTIQA+ community members
- People of all gender identities
- People with disability
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.
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📌 Food Services Assistant (Grade 1), Environmental Services (Geelong)
🏢 Colac Area Health
📍 Geelong
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