Food Services Supervisor

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Full time position
• AM Shift Tuesday to Saturday:  0630 – 1500
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Support Services provides non-clinical support services across Alfred Health, these services include cleaning services, car parking and fleet management, waste management, gardens and grounds, distribution, security and access control, ward support, linen services, ancillary services, food services and hospitality.

The Role

The Food Services Supervisor will operate as part of the Food Services team and support the Food Services Manager in delivering and maintaining a safe food service and a clean, hygienic kitchen environment. This role includes leading, coordinating, and delegating tasks to staff, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with industry best practice and meets or exceeds required standards.

The Food Services Supervisor is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of a large and diverse team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment. This includes supporting staff performance, promoting accountability, managing workflow priorities, and ensuring service delivery objectives are achieved.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• • Demonstrated experience in a food services, hospitality, healthcare, or commercial kitchen environment, including experience coordinating or supervising staff.
  • Sound knowledge of food safety, food hygiene, and infection prevention requirements, including the Food Act 1984, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) standards, and food safety principles.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a diverse team, including delegating tasks, monitoring performance, and fostering a positive team culture.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads, coordinate service delivery, and respond effectively to changing operational demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with patients, staff, managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to maintain compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, cleaning standards, and organisational policies and procedures. 

   

Desirable:

• Food Safety Supervisor certification or equivalent food safety qualification.
• Experience working in a healthcare, aged care, or hospital food services environment.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Novel Ravendran, Food Services Manager - no.ravendran@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Wednesday 1 July 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.