Food Services Assistant

Healthscope; Geelong; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Healthscope is seeking a Casual Food Services Assistant to support weekend shifts and occasional weekday work in our hospital dining services. You will join a dynamic team to ensure timely meal delivery, accurate tray service and high standards of hygiene and patient experience.

The role focuses on food service, basic meal prep and collaboration with clinical staff to maintain patient satisfaction. Applicants should have a Food Processing Certificate Level 1 and be flexible for various shifts.

Qualifications

• Current Food Processing Certificate Level 1 (or willingness to attain).
• Experience in healthcare food services.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Flexible to work weekends and various shifts.
• COVID vaccination certificate.
• Working with Children Check required.
• Current Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, serve and collect patient food requirements and meal trays.
• Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly.
• Clean and maintain utensils and kitchen equipment per safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Food Processing Certificate Level 1

Job description

Casual Food Services Assistant

Are you a passionate hospitality professional who thrives on delivering exceptional food service and creating positive patient experiences? We are looking for an assistant on a casual basis covering weekend shifts and occasional weekday work. You will collaborate within a dynamic team to deliver outstanding healthcare to our patients.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver, serve and collect all patient food requirements and meal trays.
• Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly.
• Clean and maintain utensils and kitchen equipment in accordance with hospital and industry food safety and hygiene standards.

Essential criteria

• Current Food Processing Certificate Level 1 (or willingness to attain).
• Experience in healthcare food services.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work without supervision and as part of a team.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
• COVID vaccination certificate.
• Working with Children Check required.
• Current Police Check.

Applications close: Tuesday 18th August 2026.