Food Services Assistant

Join Bairnsdale Regional Health Service and help deliver an exceptional food service experience to patients, residents, visitors and staff. With part-time and casual opportunities available, these roles offer a great opportunity for school leavers, hospitality workers, or anyone seeking to start or grow their career in healthcare.

Available Opportunities

• Food Services Kitchen Assistant – Ongoing Part Time | 72 hours per fortnight

Shifts are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

• Food Services Assistant (FSA) – Ongoing Part Time | 48 hours per fortnight
• 3 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 FSA hours worked between 6:30am and 8:15pm. Penalty rates and allowances apply.

Food Services Assistant

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.

Food Services Kitchen Assistant
This ongoing shift between 7:30am and 4:00pm is primarily kitchen-based, focusing on meal service support, dishwashing, cleaning and general kitchen operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Hospitality, retail or food service experience preferred but not essential.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.
• Strong attention to detail when following food safety and dietary requirements.
• Positive, reliable team player with a willingness to learn and contribute.

Why Join BRHS?

• Multiple permanent and casual opportunities available
• 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

Please view the full key selection criteria in the Position Descriptions here:

Food Services Assistant

Food Services Kitchen Assistant

Ready to make a difference? For more information contact:

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

Applications close: Sunday 15th November

Applications are to include:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in line with the position description
• A resume (including two recent referees)

All appointments are subject to the below requirements.  Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 
• Immunisation Status Clearance 
• Working with Children Check

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. 

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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.