Hospital Food Service Assistant – Dispatch & Prep (Melbourne)

Location: Melbourne
- CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference: 7744
- Employment Type: Casual
- Salary:FSA Grade 1/2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About therole: An exciting opportunity exists for a Food Service Assistant to join the Health Support Services team at Western Health’s Central Production Kitchen in Altona. This role supports the preparation, assembly, packing and distribution of quality, nutritionally balanced meals for hospitals and council delivered meal programs. Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful applicant will work within a dynamic team environment across various operational areas, with a primary focus on Dispatch. The role contributes to the efficient production and delivery of meals while maintaining high food safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities:
- Portion and package meals on the assembly line.
- Pick, pack, sort and distribute meals within chilled environments.
- Assist with food preparation, weighing and marinating ingredients according to recipes.
- Support meal production, including portioning and preparation of special dietary meals.
- Receive and store goods, including stock checks for quality, temperature and use-by dates.
- Complete cleaning and sanitation duties across kitchen and equipment areas.
- Follow food safety, quality assurance and workplace procedures at all times.
- Assist across Receivals, Fragilization, Transformation, Assembly, Cleaning and Dispatch areas as required.
- Available to work Monday to Friday between 6:30am and 5:00pm.
- Willing to work in cold environments (PPE provided).
- Previous kitchen, food production or manufacturing experience, including assembly line or pick packing work.
- Strong understanding of food handling and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and perform repetitive manual handling tasks.
- Reliable transport, as public transport access to the site is limited. Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about food preparation and providing an enjoyable dining experience to our patients, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people secure. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Applications close Thursday 4 June 2026 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtch4