Food Service Assistant

Mercy Health Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Western Australia is seeking a compassionate Food Service Assistant to support patient meals and care. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of food safety guidelines and experience in food service for aged individuals. You will thrive in a busy environment, demonstrating strong time management and communication skills while contributing to a collaborative team. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives and career growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety guidelines & completion of food handler's course.
• Experience in dealing with aged people and food service.
• Ability to operate in a team environment and in busy work periods.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill duties as required during mealtimes.
• Nurture friendly, respectful relationships with patients.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Experience in dealing with aged people

Time management skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Mercy Place Lathalin.

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Ven Gireddy, Service Manager, [e-mail]

Candidates will need to be in Australia and have valid work rights, preferably living in Perth and surrounding suburbs. Please apply online, no direct applications can be considered

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams has provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for‑purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Food Service Assistant, you'll make a genuine difference when it's needed the

• Knowledge of food safety guidelines & completion of food handler's course.
• Experience in dealing with aged people and food service.
• Ability to operate in a team environment and in busy work periods.
• Awareness of good meal presentation.
• Ability to fulfil duties as required during mealtimes.

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient‑centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.