Are you passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in creating meals that look and taste great?

Mansfield District Hospital is looking for a Food Services Assistant to join our friendly Food Services and Catering team.

This is a fantastic chance to work in a rewarding health service environment where the work you do every day directly contributes to the comfort, wellbeing and experience of our patients and residents.

Why work with us? Located in the beautiful Victorian High Country,

Mansfield offers the perfect combination of community, lifestyle and meaningful work.

Whether you already call Mansfield home or are considering making the move, you’ll enjoy being part of a welcoming regional community while working with a team that genuinely values its people.

At Mansfield District Hospital, we are proud of our

Great Care

philosophy and our commitment to providing safe, high-quality and personalised care to our community.

You’ll be joining a team where

people know each other, support each other and work together

to make a difference.

About the role As a Food Services Assistant, you will be an important member of our Food Services and Catering team, assisting with the day-to-day operation of our kitchen.

You will help prepare and present meals for patients and residents, ensuring food is prepared safely, hygienically and to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with general kitchen and food preparation duties

Preparing vegetables and other food for cooking

Portioning and presenting meals





Preparing meals to meet specified special dietary requirements

Operating temperature-controlled cooking equipment

Ensuring food preparation areas and equipment are clean and hygienic

Storing food appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities

Receiving and storing food and other supplies

Completing documentation associated with food safety requirements

Supporting catering for special functions and resident activities

About you We are looking for someone who is

reliable, motivated and takes pride in their work .

You will have a genuine interest in food preparation and presentation, strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of food safety in a healthcare environment.

You will also:

Have current food safety qualifications relevant to health services

Demonstrate a high standard of personal cleanliness

Have effective communication skills

Be reliable and punctual

Be flexible and able to work a range of shifts

Enjoy working as part of a team

Demonstrate a commitment to Mansfield District Hospital's values

Hold a current full driver's licence

Hold a current Working with Children Check





Meet required COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements

Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is desirable, but we are also interested in hearing from people who have a strong interest in food and the right attitude to learn.

Be part of something that matters At Mansfield District Hospital, our values guide the way we work:

We deliver great care.

We respect each other.

We work together.

We empower each other.

From preparing a meal with care to ensuring dietary requirements are met, your contribution matters.

Every meal is an opportunity to support someone's recovery, wellbeing and experience while they are in our care.

If you’re looking for a role where you can use your skills, work with a great team and become part of a welcoming local health service,

we would love to hear from you.

Come and work in Mansfield Great work. Great people. Great lifestyle.

Mansfield is a vibrant regional community surrounded by some of Victoria's most beautiful countryside, offering an enviable lifestyle while still providing the opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare.

Join Mansfield District Hospital and help us deliver Great Care — every person, every day.

Mansfield District Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and continually strives to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce that reflects our community. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds

For further information contact Nerine Rogers Corporate Services Manager

or email

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