Food Services Assistant NSW

Food Services Assistant NSW

Albury Wodonga Health Wodonga Full-time, Onsite

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking a Food Services Assistant to join the Support Services Team. This role is integral to the preparation and distribution of food services for patients, staff, and other identified clients. Responsibilities include cleaning and servicing designated areas, waste disposal, and adherence to the AWH Food Safety Plan, policies, procedures, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) principles.

Role Requirements:

• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to work shifts between 06:00 and 21:00, covering both mornings and evenings.
• Compliance with the AWH Food Safety Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plating meals and meal components, including the assembly of patient meal trays.
• Delivery and collection of meal trolleys and mid-meals to wards and outlying areas, as well as delivery of food items throughout the hospital.
• Delivery and restocking of pantry items to ward and department areas.
• Cleaning and restocking of the tray line.
• Washing of tableware and serving dishes, and the disposal of refuse.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Position.

About Albury Wodonga Health: Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is the largest regional health service positioned between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a team exceeding 3,000 professionals, AWH serves a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our operational footprint includes two main hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, offering a broad spectrum of services: emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Future growth includes the opening of a new Emergency Department in 2024 and the construction of a new hospital at the Albury site by 2028, enhancing our capacity to meet community needs.

What AWH Offers: AWH is committed to its Employee Value Proposition, focusing on Growth, Balance, Contribution, and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training, offer significant Rewards and Benefits, and support ongoing professional development.

Application Instructions: For further details, please consult the Position Description. Alternatively, contact Nat McIntosh at nat•••••••••@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Salary and Terms: Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Company Information: Albury Wodonga Health prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, Cultural Diversity, and Social Inclusion. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals are welcomed. Please note that employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a Criminal Record check and Working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers are required to maintain all vaccinations mandated by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourages all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities, to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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Closing Date: 15 July 2026