Catering & Food Service Assistant - Flexible Shifts

The Avenue Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Ramsay Rewards discounts

Wellbeing support

Flexible rostering

Novated leasing

Dental benefits

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care is seeking a kitchen/food service team member in Melbourne to prepare and deliver meals with high standards of presentation and care. The role supports food preparation, plating, and cleaning, while maintaining strict hygiene and food safety practices in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will contribute to patient and guest satisfaction, work across varied shifts, and benefit from Ramsay’s well-being programs and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible with varied shifts including early starts and weekends.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene and food safety practices essential.
• Experience in catering, hospitality, or food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals, food and beverages with care and presentation.
• Assist with food prep, plating, and cold larder duties while ensuring quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic workspace following food handling regulations.
• Assist in monitoring and recording Food Safety Program requirements (temperature checks, cleaning schedules, receipts).
• Perform dishwashing and kitchen cleaning duties to support operations.
• Support catering team in setup and breakdown of service areas and organize storage of equipment.

Skills

Flexibility

Hygiene & Food Safety

Customer service

Organization

Positive attitude

Job description

Ramsay Health Care is seeking a kitchen/food service team member in Melbourne to prepare and deliver meals with high standards of presentation and care. The role supports food preparation, plating, and cleaning, while maintaining strict hygiene and food safety practices in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will contribute to patient and guest satisfaction, work across varied shifts, and benefit from Ramsay’s well-being programs and career development opportunities.