Food Service Assistant

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

We are looking for someone who is passionate about food service, values teamwork, and takes pride in creating memorable dining experiences for our clients and guests.

• Prepare and deliver meals, food, and beverages with efficiency, care, and attention to presentation standards
• Assist with food preparation, meal plating, and cold larder duties while maintaining quality and consistency
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic workspace at all times, adhering strictly to food safety protocols and Australian food handling regulations
• Assist in monitoring and recording Food Safety Program (FSP) requirements, including temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and receipt of goods documentation
• Perform dishwashing and kitchen cleaning duties to maintain sanitation standards and support kitchen operations
• Support the catering team in setup and breakdown of service areas, ensuring all equipment and materials are properly organized and stored

About You:

• Flexible availability to work varied shifts, including early starts and weekends
• Previous catering, hospitality, or food service experience highly regarded
• Strong understanding of hygiene and food safety practices
• Reliable, organised, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a strong focus on patient care and customer service

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home paythrough novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.