Food Services Associate

Job Description

We are seeking experienced front and back of house hospitality staff to work in food preparation and service roles at Epworth Geelong. 

Casual positions are available with flexible hours. Apply now and become part of a dynamic and supportive team.

The opportunity to join our supportive and friendly Food Services team comes with generous employee benefits and pathways for motivated applicants to train into other roles. Epworth’s growing healthcare services also provides opportunities to relocation to other sites.

The following will be an advantage but not essential, we are looking for applicants with the right attitude - skills can be trained.

• Experience in hospitality
• A working knowledge of food safety
• Flexibility to work any shift, as required, on weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

You will have:

• The flexibility to work across any shift, as required, on weekdays, weekends and public holidays. 
• A working knowledge of food safety with an accredited Food Handling certificate
• Experience in hospitality
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Well-developed computer skills. 
• An organised approach to work, able to work consistently and effectively in a busy environment. 
• The ability to deliver on, and respond compassionately to our patients' needs.
• Food Safety and RSA certification, or a willingness to undertake this training prior to commencing, will be viewed favourably. 

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.