Position Title

Food Services Assistant

Classification

IN14

Salary per hour

$28.16 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type

2 x ongoing part-time positions

1 x 56 hours per fortnight position

1 x 40 hours per fortnight position

Award

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2027

Role Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Food Services Assistant to join our team, supporting the preparation of food within the hospital and aged care facilities. Providing a practical oversight of all aspects of Food Services within the hospital and aged care facilities according to food safety laws.

Key Responsibilities

- Assisting with the preparation, plating, and delivery of meals and beverages
- Ensuring meals meet presentation, dietary, and service standards
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and infection control
- Cleaning and maintaining food service areas and equipment
- Monitoring and reporting equipment issues and safety concerns
- Following all policies, procedures, food safety standards, and OHS requirements
- Supporting stock control and equipment tracking
- Contributing to a positive team environment and continuous improvement activities

About you

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, food handling and hygiene standards

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport,



the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the recent. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy. From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together.

At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

- Stress‑free parking: at no‑cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work‑life balance and a health and well‑being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.




- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

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Pre‑employment Checks

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.

Purpose and Role

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.

We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

Contact Information

For further information about this position, please contact Suri Dissanayake - Food Production Manager on .

Application Deadline

Applications close Sunday 20th September 2026.

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