Café / Catering Team - Casual & Part Time Positions

Maryvale Private Hospital, located in Gippsland in Victoria, is a 65-bed private acute medical and surgical hospital that’s known for its personalised care, friendly atmosphere and highly skilled staff.

The hospital services the Gippsland municipalities of East Gippsland, Wellington, Latrobe, Baw Baw, South Gippsland and Bass Coast as well as Melbourne metropolitan areas.

As a part of our hospital growth, we’re seeking dynamic individuals to join our catering team. Providing a high level of customer service you will work primarily in the ‘Three Leaves Café’ serving our visitors, Doctors, staff and patients, you will also be required to work as a Food Services Assistant to carry out the same high level of service in the kitchen, on the wards.

The Catering Department provides a high level of customer service and efficient service delivery to our patients, doctors, staff and visitors in a safe and courteous manner.

As part of the Café/Food Services Assistant team you will be required to assist in the preparation, delivery and service of meals to patients and staff while working within a team environment. There are casual and part time positions available for the successful applicant to accept a range of shifts throughout the week and weekends.

The successful candidate will have:

· Excellent communication and customer service skills

· Previous experience within a food service environment

· Completion of a Barista course or previous experience

· Good time management skills and the ability to multi task

· Demonstrated knowledge of Food Hygiene Procedures

· Perform the role within the guidelines of an approved Food Safety Plan

· Ability to work as a team and perform tasks independently

Remuneration:

Remuneration is paid in line with Maryvale Private Hospital Support Services Enterprise Agreement (2023)

· Casual: Hourly rate (based on experience) between $27.27 - $28.28 per hour plus casual loading and superannuation

Want to have a chat with us about this role?

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Emily Connell, Executive Chef or Stef Johnston, HR Officer at [email protected] or (03) 5132 1200.

Qualifications & Experience

The following qualifications and experience are desirable, however on the job training can be provided for less experienced applicants:

· Food handlers certificate

· Recent experience within a health care facility (or equivalent)

· Café/barista experience

· Understanding of infection control guidelines

· Knowledge of manual handling principles and environmental hygiene standards

How to Apply

Applications including the following supporting documents must be submitted via Seek.

· Cover letter addressing set criteria

· A current resume/curriculum vitae

· Optional supporting documentation (qualifications, WWCC, police check [less than 3 months old]

Applications will be accepted until 24th June 2025

***Interviews may commence prior to closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo relevant probity checks prior to commencement of employment which include, but not limited to: Employee Working with Children Check, Police Check (<3 months old) and vaccinations in line with health settings including highly recommended COVID-19 and current season influenza vaccine

Maryvale Private Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to the key principals by valuing diversity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in our ethical, merit-based recruitment process. Maryvale Private Hospital encourages all people from diverse cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Why work at Maryvale Private Hospital

Maryvale Private Hospital is a not-for-profit organisation offering a wide range of employee benefits which include:

· Dynamic and supportive team environment with exciting growth trajectory

· Supportive ‘Work-life balance’

· Discounted Private Health Insurance through Latrobe Health Services

· Access to our Employee Assistance Program

· Free staff parking

· Monthly staff lunch

· Active social club