Catering Assistant - Waitara

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nepean Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Food Services Assistant to join our hospitality team on a casual basis. In this fast paced environment you will take pride in your work, have a friendly attitude and a commitment to patient and staff satisfaction.

You will assist in daily food preparation, deliver and collect patient trays, and help with kitchen cleaning. A proactive approach to food safety and good communication are essential to work well with staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or hospital environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Strong communication and customer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly.
• Deliver, serve and collect all patient food requirements and meal trays.
• Assist in general cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils including dish and pot washing as required.
• Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting a professional and positive team culture.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independence

Work rights Australia

WHS compliance

Job description

Nepean Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Food Services Assistants to join our hospitality team on a casual basis. In this fast paced and varied environment you will take pride in your work, have a friendly and positive work attitude and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

About us

Nepean Private Hospital is in the multi-cultural Western Sydney City of Penrith. The hospital is a modern 109 bed facility providing a wide range of health services to the local community since 2000 including: orthopaedics, spinal, gynaecology, ENT, plastics, urology and general surgery, endoscopy, cardiology, cardiac angiography and obstetrics. Nepean Private Hospital has eight operating theatres, one hybrid/cardiac catheterisation theatre and an endoscopy suite, supported by a critical care unit which includes intensive care.

Nepean Private Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement. Key to the hospital’s success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities. improvement.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly
• Deliver, serve and collect all patient food requirements and meal trays
• Assist in general cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils including dish and pot washing as required.
• Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting a professional and positive team culture.

Provide high standard of customer service

Operate in line with WHS policy & procedures

Deliver excellent customer service to staff, clients and patients

Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development

• Authority to Work in Australia
• Working with Children check (if relevant)
• Experience in aged care or hospital environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Strong communication and customer skills
• Work well independently and within a team

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Applications close: 17th November 2026