Food and Domestic Services Attendant

Date: 17 Oct 2025

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Food Services

Division: Chief Nursing Officer

Department: Allied Health

Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

Food Services

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN THE FUTURE
Food & Domestic Services Attendant
Multiple Casual Positions Available | Up to 76 Hours Per Fortnight
Reports to: Food Services Supervisor and Head Chef

Are you passionate about food service and delivering exceptional care? We’re looking for dedicated Food & Domestic Services Attendants to join our dynamic team and contribute to providing nourishing meals in a healthcare setting.

About the Role
As a valued member of our kitchen team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth operation of our food services. Your responsibilities will include assisting with meal preparation, understanding patient dietary requirements, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

This role requires:
• A strong understanding of kitchen processes and patient menu items
• Knowledge of food safety practices and safe food handling techniques
• The ability to support basic kitchen operations with care and efficiency

You will work closely with our Food Services Supervisor and Head Chef, ensuring every meal meets the nutritional and dietary needs of our patients.

What We Offer
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you excel in your role
• A welcoming, team-focused work environment where your contributions truly matter
• Flexible casual shifts with the opportunity to work up to 76 hours per fortnight

How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience. This will assist us in assessing your fit for the role and understanding how you can contribute to our team.

For more details about this opportunity, click Apply to visit the Peter Mac Careers page and review the full position summary.
If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please feel free to contact:
Hiring Manager: Kevin Pham
Phone: 0412 606 522
Email: KhanhKevin.Pham@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM Sunday 09 November 2025

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Position Summary

Food and Domestic Service Attendants are responsible for safe food preparation, patient/customer service, cleaning and the delivery of food is accordance with Petermac kitchen policies, procedure and the food safety plan.
To be flexible and undertake different FSA positions on a day to day bases when needed. Which includes:

Sandwich making / food preparation
Washing and clearing dishes
General Cleaning/sanitization
Delivery/pick up to and from wards
Kitchen organization
Making dietary drinks
Tray set and dishing
Texture modified food

Enterprise Agreement

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification or Salary Range

IN14

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal	Head Chef Manager Hospital Support Services Food Services Shift Supervisor Food Services Staff Peter Mac Staff Patients and Visitors
External	N/A

Skills

Essential Requirements	Food Handlers Certificate Customer Service High Level of written and verbal communication
Desireable Requirements	Food Industry Experience Understanding of HACCP Hospital Experience Demonstrated ability to work under pressure Demonstrated ability to be flexible and undertake different FSA positions on a day today basis when needed

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1.Customer Service	Maintain a good working relationship with all staff, patients and visitorsand to ensure satisfaction is achieved. Build a good rapport with customers. Maintain all Quality and Service Standards
2.Quality Assurance	Ensure all Quality of Food is maintained Ensure all Food Safety Plan Requirements are followed Assist the shift supervisor to support meal plating or general kitchenduties as requested
3.Cleaning	Ensure that all scheduled cleaning duties are completed to the agreedstandards
4.Health and Safety	All Peter Mac OHS and standards are followed

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.