Food Service Assistant

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region.Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

The Contracts: Ongoing, Part Time, 64.0 hours per fortnight, plus 2 casual positions available.

Please indicate your preferred employment type in your application.

Shifts are rostered across 7 days per week, including public holidays where required, with hours worked between 6:30am and 8:15pm. Penalty rates and allowances apply.

The Position

Food Services Assistants are multi‑skilled team members who support all facets of food service delivery across BRHS. Duties may include working in patient wards, assisting with sandwich making and food preparation, supporting the barista café, providing service in the staff and public dining room, and undertaking kitchen hand and cleaning duties. You will work collaboratively as part of a busy team to deliver a high‑quality, safe and friendly food service to patients, staff, visitors and volunteers.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in hospitality, retail or food service (preferred but not essential), with a strong customer service focus and professional communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, managing time pressures, priorities and service demands
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, particularly when following food safety procedures and dietary requirements
• A positive, team‑focused attitude with a willingness to learn, accept feedback and contribute to a supportive workplace

Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description here

Why join BRHS?

• Make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of patients, staff and the community
• Increase your take‑home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Access training and development opportunities within a large regional health service
• Enjoy work–life balance and great entitlements, including part‑time hours, flexible rostering and five weeks annual leave (pro‑rata)

Interested? For more information contact: 

Laura Akkerman Executive Chef, Food Services Team Leader on (03) 5150 3418.

Applications close: Sunday, 10th May 2026

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children.  Read our full values and commitments here.