Food Services Assistant - Kingston Centre

Join our team as a Food Services Assistant on a part time, ongoing to work at Kingston. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the Food services 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 opportunity available at CPK 1, working in the Processing Room from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to pick up additional shifts across Monash Health’s Central Production Kitchen (CPK) Monash Health’s Central Production Kitchen operates three kitchens: two located at The Kingston Centre in Cheltenham and one at Moorabbin Hospital.

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.

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

The Support Services team is a collaborative and dedicated group that plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Our culture is built on respect, compassion, and excellence, and we are committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

About Kingston Centre: 

Kingston Centre is a specialist healthcare facility in Melbourne’s south-east, operated by Monash Health, that focuses on rehabilitation, aged care and ongoing recovery. It provides a wide range of services including sub-acute care, aged mental health, residential aged care and allied health, helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. The centre also offers specialised clinics and programs—such as dementia, falls and movement disorder services—supporting both older adults and people recovering from illness or injury.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Imran Hanif on 0404 005 ***. 

Position Description can be found  here

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:  26 August 2026.