Food and Domestic Services Assistant

Part-Time | Avoca

Classification: IN14

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is seeking a reliable and motivated Food & Domestic Services Assistant to join our Hospitality Services team at our Avoca campus.

This is a hands-on, community-focused role where you’ll support meal services and maintain a clean, safe environment for our residents, patients, visitors and staff.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Assist with breakfast and lunch meal services
• Ensure safe food handling practices are followed
• Complete cleaning duties in line with infection control and cleaning standards
• Maintain cleaning schedules and required documentation
• Deliver friendly, respectful customer service
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment

About You

You will bring:

• Good availability and a flexible approach to work
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A Food Handlers Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in a similar role (desirable, not essential)

Why join us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You’ll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.

If you have good availability, strong communication skills and a flexible approach, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

📄 You can find the Position Description under the ‘Related Documents’ section of the job advertisement. If you’re viewing this job on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website and search this role to access the full Position Description.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.