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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 29291
Position Title Food Monitor
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Location Mornington Centre
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Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Food Monitor will operate as part of the broader Food Services team and will assist the relevant Support Services Supervisor in providing and maintaining a safe and effective food delivery service for all of patients and residents.

This role will act as an ambassador for the Food Services Department and will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when engaging with patients/residents at the bedside; for the purpose of meal selection.

The primary function of this role is to obtain appropriate meal requirements of patients using an electronic menu management system, providing relevant information (tally’s and other relevant reports) required for the accurate provision of patient/resident meals.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to present professionally and communicate appropriately when interacting with patients.
• Be able to liaise effectively with other staff within multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate ability to understand the various dietary requirements of patients, including cultural and spiritual needs.

What You Need

• Basic Food Handling Certification Level 1 or higher.
• Working with children’s certificate.
• Basic computer skills. I.e. Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to effectively prioritise tasks.
• Applies risk management strategies to ensure service deliverables are not compromised.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
Selection Criteria Essential: - Post 2016 food handlers cert
Contact Person Andrew Kelly
Contact Number 97848827
Closing Date 22/11/2021
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