Food Service Assistant

Mater Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 89,340,000 - 96,337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Employee wellbeing program

Private health insurance discount

Staff discounts

Gym discounts

On-site parking

Campus café discounts

Job summary

Mater Group is hiring a Food Service Assistant - Storeperson for Rockhampton, rostered 6:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, on a permanent full-time basis. You will help support hospital and aged care catering in a fast-paced operation with a collaborative team.

Role involves receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching stock while maintaining safety and quality standards. Prior warehousing/inventory experience is preferred to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing, stores, logistics or inventory management.
• Experience in food production, food service or warehouse environment.
• Experience using inventory management systems and maintaining stock records.
• Understanding of food safety and WHS practices.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, pack and distribute food and stock to support efficient food service operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory control, including stock rotation and stocktakes.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met through proper handling and temperature monitoring.
• Prepare and dispatch food products according to schedules.
• Collaborate with the food services team to resolve stock and operational issues.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Inventory management

Food handling & safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage)

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Storeperson

Mater Mercy Food Services is seeking a friendly and reliable Food Services Assistant - Storeperson to join our Rockhampton team in a permanent full-time position. We are seeking a flexible team member who is available to work Monday to Friday, with shifts rostered between 6:00am and 4:00pm. In this hands-on role, you'll be part of a fast-paced operation and supportive team that plays an essential role in delivering high-quality food services to hospital and aged care customers.

About the role

Salary range: $32.82 - $35.39 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

The Foodservice Assistant – Storeperson is responsible for designated dispatch and food bank tasks which assist in providing a quality food service to customers. The role contributes to the efficient receipt, storage, management, picking, packing, and distribution of stock and food products, ensuring seamless operations and timely communication to maintain high-quality inventory control across the service.

• Receive, store, pick, pack and distribute food and stock to support efficient food service operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory control, including stock rotation, stocktakes and monitoring stock levels.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met through correct handling, storage, labelling and temperature monitoring of food products.
• Prepare and dispatch food products according to schedules, ensuring orders are complete, correctly labelled and ready for transport.
• Work collaboratively with the food services team to identify and resolve stock and operational issues, supporting high-quality customer service

About you

• A Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage) is desirable, but not mandatory
• Experience in warehousing, stores, logistics or inventory management, ideally within a food production, food service or warehouse environment.
• Experience using inventory management systems and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Sound understanding of food safety, food handling and workplace health and safety practices.
• A reliable team player with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take‑home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient on‑site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not‑for‑Profit Healthcare Team.

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here – Food Service Assistant - Storeperson.docx

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Applications close Friday 18th September 2026.

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).