Food Service Assistant

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Free annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Discounts

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a friendly Food Service Assistant to join a dedicated team at the Maroochydore facility. You’ll help prepare and serve meals, assist with table settings, and maintain clean dining areas to support resident wellbeing.

We value hospitality, reliability and a professional, client‑focused approach. Shifts cover AM and/or PM, Monday to Friday, with flexible permanent part-time or casual arrangements and access to staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional customer service
• Team player with a caring approach
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Assist with food service duties including setting tables and cleaning dishes
• Support serving meals to residents
• Maintain clean dining areas and tables and assist with general kitchen duties

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Professional presentation

Food service support

Job description

Reconciliation Action Plan

Job Description:

About the role:

As 1 of our friendlyFood Service Assistants,you’llbe part of an experienced and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming,professionaland supportive care experience for the residents of ourMaroochydore facility. We are located in the heart of Sunshine Coast, which is within walking distance of restaurants and boutiques alongDuporthAvenue, the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre, theMaroochyRSL, Maroochydore Rotary Park, and theMaroochyRiver. Our 130-bed facilityisa modern, lifestyle-oriented aged care service located in a master-planned community precinct on Queensland’s famed Sunshine Coast.

Things that work for us:

• Ability to work on apermanent part-time basis (orcasual basis)
• Commitment to cover AM (0700-1400) and/or PM (1400-2000) shifts, Monday to Friday
• Previousexperience in a similar roleassistingin the preparation and serving of meals
• Assistingwith food service duties including setting tables, cleaningdishesand cleaning
• Genuine and professional customer service skills, team player and well presented
• Previousexperience in a similar role, desirable
• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene standards
• Current or willing to apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
• Access to discounts such as Blue Light card and accommodation

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?

Becauseyou’relike us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations weoperatein Queensland,New South Walesand Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we playan important rolein and continue to support.

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe,fairand impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visithttp://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation,https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

Interested?

No agencies please.

Closing Date: 1 October 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.