Job Requisition ID: 8551
Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

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Employment Type: Part Time
Posting Date: 19 Jul 2026

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

Are you currently part of the team at Monash Health? Use your network login to access the Monash Health Careers portal and discover all the job opportunities open to you, to support growing your career within the organisation.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

Join our team as a Food Services Assistant on a Part Time Basis,to work at Monash Medical Centre based at Clayton. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the Food Serivces Manager and working with the broader Support Services team.

FSAs play a vital role in providing high-quality meal services to patients and supporting overall patient nutrition and food safety. FSAs are responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals, cleaning of food service areas, all whilst ensuring patient’s dietary needs are met accurately and efficiently. FSAs contribute to patient care by ensuring meals are delivered on time, safely, accurately and with respect.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Delivering and collecting meal trays and Burlodge trolleys to and from service areas
Regenerating and preparing meals in line with production and clinical needs, including special functions
Cleaning and sanitising food trays, food preparation areas, and kitchen equipment
Operating dishwashers and other food service equipment safely and efficiently
Restocking pantries and trolleys; whilst maintaining food stock levels as required
Completing all food safety and cleaning documentation accurately and in a timely manner

We currently have the following opportunities available:
Position 1: Food Services Assistant
Days: Monday - Wednesday
Hours: 12:30 - 21:00
Total hours per fortnight: 40

Position 2: Food Services Assistant
Days: Tuesday - Sunday
Hours: 16:00 - 21:00
Total hours per fortnight: 26.5

Position 3: Food Services Assistant
Days: Monday - Friday Rotating
Hours: 13:30 - 21:00
Total hours per fortnight: 37

Position 4: Food Services Assistant
Days: Tuesday - Saturday Rotating
Hours: 06:45 - 15:15
Total hours per fortnight: 64

Position 5: Food Services Assistant
Days: Monday - Sunday Rotating
Hours: 13:30 - 21:00
Total hours per fortnight: 35

Position 6: Food Services Assistant
Days: Monday - Saturday Rotating
Hours: 13:30 - 21:00
Total hours per fortnight: 27.5

Position 7: Food Services Assistant
Days: Monday - Sunday Rotating
Hours: 13:30 - 21:00
Total hours per fortnight: 30.5

Position 8: Food Services Assistant
Days: Monday - Sunday Rotating
Hours: 13:30 - 21:00
Total hours per fortnight: 42

Position 9: Food Services Assistant
Days: Monday - Sunday Rotating
Hours: 13:30-21:00
Total hours per fortnight: 47.5

About You

To ensure your success in this role, you will bring experience in food services within a hospital, aged care, or hospitality setting with strong demonstrated knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene standards. You have a passion for patient care and nutrition, ensuring patients are treated with respect and empathy. You are a reliable and punctual team member with great verbal and written communication skills; and intermediate computer skills. Whether you work independently or as part of a team; you always follow manual handling, safety protocols, and procedural instructions. It would be an advantage if you also have comprehensive understanding of diet codes, texture modified foods and fluids, food allergies and intolerances.

You are also required to hold a HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices or SITXFSA001: Use hygienic practices for food safety.

Why you will love working with us

As an FSA, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. FSAs benefit from job stability within Victoria’s largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across support services.

As a Monash Health employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:

Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
Novated leasing for vehicle options
Full-time employees accrue 5 week’s annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
Free annual flu vaccinations
Uniform and laundry allowance

About Monash Medical Centre

Monash Medical Centre in Clayton is a major teaching and research hospital offering comprehensive specialist services, including surgery, medicine, mental health, and palliative care. An expansion is underway to construct a seven-storey tower that will increase surgical capacity, enhance maternity services, and support the growing healthcare needs of Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Christie Mavroudakis Food Services Manager on 9594 1743

Position Description can be found here

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 3 August 2026

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