Food Services Associate

Description:

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

• Flexible shifts available
• Be part of a supportive and friendly team
• Generous employee benefits
• Located in Waurn Ponds, Geelong

The Role

We are looking for experienced hospitality professionals to join our team in food preparation and patient-facing food service roles. This is a casual position , with the potential for part-time employment. While healthcare experience is not required, a strong background in hospitality, such as waiting or kitchen hand experience, is preferred.

If you are a team player, take pride in your work, and consistently deliver excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join our supportive and friendly Food Services team, which offers generous employee benefits and career development opportunities for motivated individuals. As Epworth continues to grow, we provide a pathway for those interested in transitioning from mainstream hospitality into the healthcare sector, with potential for relocation to other sites.

The following experience is advantageous, though not essential—what matters most is a positive attitude, as we can provide training for the right candidate:

• Hospitality experience
• Working knowledge of food safety standards
• Flexibility to work various shifts

Join us and become part of a dynamic and growing team!

Position Description Inherent Requirements

At Epworth, everybody matters.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary packaging benefits of $15,800 p.a. + additional meal and accommodation packaging
• Highly sought after hospitality hours - earliest start 6.30am, latest finish 9.30pm
• Zero or reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
• Discounted private health insurance

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. Geelong’s newest hospital provides 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.

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees 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

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply for this Position

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button now and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0***.

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.