Food Service Assistant

St John of God Health Care; Geelong; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual positions available

Flexible work options

Discounts on hospital services &  

Private health insurance

Option to purchase up to two weeks of

Job summary

St John of God Geelong Hospital is seeking a casual Food Service Assistant to support the Food Services Department in delivering high‑quality meals to patients and visitors. You will assist with meal preparation and plating, ensure timely service, and maintain a clean, safe food environment in line with safety standards.

The role involves a mix of day and afternoon shifts, provides casual loading, and opportunities to be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food service environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and plating.
• Provide efficient meal service to patients, caregivers and visitors.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold safety standards in the Food Services area.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food service experience

Job description

St John of God Geelong Hospital St John of God Hospital Geelong is a 253-bed hospital and is recognised as the leading provider of private health care in the Barwon and South-Western region. The hospital provides a range of services including an emergency department, day surgery, medical, surgical and maternity services, along with a 24-hour critical care unit and Cath Lab services.

About the role

You will play a key role in supporting the Food Services Department to deliver high-quality meals and exceptional service to patients, caregivers, and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with meal preparation and plating, providing efficient meal service, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the department. You will contribute to achieving quality, safety, and productivity standards while helping to create a safe food environment.

The role requires adherence to safe food handling practices across all stages of food service operations, including receiving, storage, preparation, and distribution, ensuring compliance with food safety requirements at all times.

This casual role involves a variety of shifts across day and afternoon hours, including:

• Morning shift 6.30am -2.30pm
• Middle shift 11.15am-3.15pm
• Afternoon shift 2.30am-9pm

Your skills and experience

You will have the ability to deliver exceptional customer service, excellent communication skills and experience with a food service environment.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We will offer you

• Salary: $34.40 to $35.81 per hour (casual loading included) plus 12% superannuation
• Casual positions available
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Flexible work options
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
• Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Kim Bourke, Team Leader - Food Service Assistant, on [phone]

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.