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The Royal Childrens Hospitals (RCH) Vision is A world where all kids thrive.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Childrens Campus, partnering with Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Childrens Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.Friendly and supportive environmentExcellent employee benefits including salary packagingThe Role:The kitchen hand works as part of a team in the Nutrition and Food Services department assisting with many of the activities involved with food distribution and food storage to ensure patients receive high quality meals and feeds in a timely and accurate manner. The position involves kitchen cleaning and sanitising, dishwashing and pot-washing, waste management, salad and sandwich preparation, and assisting with belt set-up.Classification for this position will range from IN13 - IN14, Food and Domestic Assistant Grade 1 to Food and Domestic Assistant Grade 2 ($24.28-$27.08 per hour + casual loading + superannuation)What youll achieve:Work as part of a team to achieve high quality patient serviceComply with the principles of food safety and the RCH Food Safety ProgramComply with all hospital and departmental policies and proceduresTo be successful in this role you will have:Demonstrated ability to communicate with other staff and with patients and families.Level 1 Food Handling certificate (Basic Food Safety)Previous experience in health or hospitality setting an advantageGood availability and flexibility to fill shifts at short noticeHigh standard of personal presentation and hygieneAbout the Nutrition and Food Services Department:The Department of Nutrition and Food Services at The Royal Children''s Hospital incorporates the clinical dietetic service, the Main Kitchen that caters for inpatient meals and the Central Formula Room that produces formula, enteral feeds and fortifies expressed breast milk to meet the nutritional needs of patients.What we offer:Discounted on-site car parkingOther Requirements:Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCHs Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedureApplication process:To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Childrens Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Childrens Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.Are you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the Apply button. #J-18808-Ljbffr