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An exciting opportunity exists for a Food Service Assistant to join the Health Support Services team at Western Health’s Central Production Kitchen in Altona. This role supports the preparation, assembly, packing and distribution of quality, nutritionally balanced meals for hospitals and council delivered meal programs. Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful applicant will work within a dynamic team environment across various operational areas, with a primary focus on Dispatch. The role contributes to the efficient production and delivery of meals while maintaining high food safety and quality standards.
Job Responsibility
Portion and package meals on the assembly line
Pick, pack, sort and distribute meals within chilled environments
Assist with food preparation, weighing and marinating ingredients according to recipes
Support meal production, including portioning and preparation of special dietary meals
Receive and store goods, including stock checks for quality, temperature and use-by dates
Complete cleaning and sanitation duties across kitchen and equipment areas
Follow food safety, quality assurance and workplace procedures at all times
Assist across Receivals, Fragilization, Transformation, Assembly, Cleaning and Dispatch areas as required
Requirements
Available to work Monday to Friday between 6:30am and 5:00pm
Willing to work in cold environments (PPE provided)
Previous kitchen, food production or manufacturing experience, including assembly line or pick packing work
Strong understanding of food handling and hygiene practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and perform repetitive manual handling tasks
Reliable transport, as public transport access to the site is limited
Nice to have
Forklift licence desirable but not essential
What we offer
Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey