Food Services Assistant

Healthscope Hospitals; Geelong; On-site; AUD 33,062 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Healthscope Hospitals is seeking a Casual Food Services Assistant to cover weekends and occasional weekdays. You will work with a dynamic team to deliver patient meals, assist with basic food prep, and maintain hygiene in a hospital kitchen.

The role requires a Current Food Processing Certificate Level 1 (or willingness to obtain), healthcare food service experience, strong customer service, teamwork, and flexible shifts, including weekends. Vaccination and checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Current Food Processing Certificate Level 1 (or willingness to attain).
• Experience in healthcare food services is desirable.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work without supervision and as part of a team.
• Excellent time‑management skills.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Flexible shifts

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.