Catering-In-Charge Food Service Assistant
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Job no: 539820
Work type: Part time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Healthcare, Catering
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ISS is a global leader in workplace experience and facility management, and we’re proud to support healthcare environments where quality, safety, and care truly matter.
About the role:
Our team is growing, and we are currently seeking a motivated individual to join us in the position of Kitchen In-Charge Food Service Assistant at The Northern Hospital (Epping) on a Part Time basis, Monday to Friday 6:30am – 2:30pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing breakfast and lunch meal service operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery to patients
- Supervising and supporting catering staff across all kitchen stations during the early shift
- Ensuring patient trays are assembled correctly in accordance with dietary requirements, allergies, and texture modifications
- Coordinating trolley collection, delivery, and dishwashing operations
- Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP guidelines and Food Safety Legislation
- Liaising with ward staff and nursing teams regarding meal requests and dietary queries
- Assisting with stock availability, tray setup, and operational workflow across the kitchen
- Conducting shift handovers and communicating operational issues to the Senior Food Service Supervisor
- Supporting a positive, team-oriented workplace culture
- Assisting with basic data entry and meal charging processes
Our Benefits:
- Access to staff discounts with companies including insurance and childcare
- Career development opportunities via our internal Learning Management System
- Internal opportunities within our global organisation
- Supportive team environment within a major healthcare setting
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
About you:
Essential:
- Previous experience in food service operations, hospitality, healthcare, or aged care settings
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and support a team in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of HACCP Food Safety Program principles and safe work practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Must hold a valid Working with Children Check
- Must hold a valid National Police Check dated within the last 12 months
- Holds a Food Handlers Certificate or is willing to obtain one.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of hospital food service operations and patient dietary requirements
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery / Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
To apply for this role please click on the ‘apply’ link and complete the online application.
🚀 Why Join ISS?
At ISS, every role contributes to a greater purpose—supporting better healthcare outcomes through exceptional service. You’ll be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and innovation while offering real opportunities to grow your career.
👉 Click on the ‘apply’ link now and make a meaningful impact in healthcare food services.
Our Commitment:
ISS fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTIQA+ communities. We are committed to fair pay and a safe working environment.
Learn more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website.
Please note: No agency applications are accepted
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