Patient Food Service AssistantCabrini HEALTH · Malvern

Patient Food Service Assistant

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-11 Malvern Casual Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$3,500–A$4,500/mo

About the Company

Patient Food Service Assistants Casual positions Cabrini Malvern Hospital We're building for the better By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year. At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

About the Role

Opportunities are now available for experienced hospitality trained Patient Food Services Assistants to join our Patient Food Service team on a casual basis and make a valuable contribution to the patient experience at Cabrini Health. This position predominantly assists with the menu ordering, preparation and service of all food and beverages to our patients. Applicants need to be prepared to work a variety of shifts across a seven-day work week, including day and evening shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Shifts are available between 6:30AM - 9:00PM Monday-Sunday.

Responsibilities

  • ● Assisting patients with menu ordering
  • ● Preparation of food for our patients
  • ● Cleaning of kitchen and equipment
  • ● Providing service to patient rooms and associated areas
  • ● Working with other hospital team members to optimise the safety, care and overall experience of our patients
  • ● Along with your commitment to providing excellent customer service to our patients, you will also have the following:
  • ● Food Handlers Certificate (or the willingness to undertake at Cabrini)
  • ● Knowledge of culinary and nutritional terminology including diet codes (preferable)
  • ● A willingness to learn and be given directives
  • ● Well-developed communication skills including proficiency in written and spoken English
  • ● A flexible approach to work and be adaptable in a fast paced environment
  • ● Effective interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to build positive and professional working relationships with patients and colleagues
  • ● Cabrini offers:
  • ● Tax savings to increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging up to 18,850 per annum
  • ● Attractive hourly rates including casual loading and guaranteed annual increases + 13% Super
  • ● Access to a range of staff benefits including retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
  • ● Commitment to employee development with training and support provided
  • ● A positive, mission-led workplace culture
  • ● Interested To view the full position description click here
Credential Requirements for Australia
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AMC MCQ + Clinical Exam

Australian Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 3,500–5,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 700–900/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks

Legally required to use protected title and practise

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AHPRA Registration (Nursing and Midwifery)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (NMBA)

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 200–400/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks
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AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 3–6 months
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ADC Written + Practical Examination

Australian Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 5,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Dental Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks