Food Services Assistant

Mt Wilga Private Hospital; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Learning & development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Mt Wilga Private Hospital is seeking a Food Services Assistant in a casual capacity to support our Catering Team. You will assist with food prep, serve meals to patients, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

In this hands-on role, you will work across a 7-day roster, collaborating with colleagues to ensure timely, high-quality meals that meet dietary requirements and hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or hospital environment (highly desirable).
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a friendly and patient-focused approach.
• The ability to follow food safety, infection control, workplace health and safety and other hospital requirements.
• The ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive workplace environment, including a willingness to accept and promote Ramsay’s core values.
• Flexibility and availability to work across a 7-day roster.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Preparing and serving meals and beverages to patients, in line with dietary requirements and hospital standards.
• Cleaning meal trays, washing dishes and kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe working environment at all times.
• Working collaboratively with your colleagues in the Catering Team to ensure meals and service are delivered efficiently and on time.

Skills

Team player

Food safety

Communication skills

Hospital kitchen exp

Job description

Mt Wilga Private Hospital has an exciting casual position available within our Catering Team. As a Food Services Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our high-quality, safe and compassionate food service.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with food preparation and the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Preparing and serving meals and beverages to patients, in line with dietary requirements and hospital standards.
• Cleaning meal trays, washing dishes and kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe working environment at all times.
• Working collaboratively with your colleagues in the Catering Team to ensure meals and service are delivered efficiently and on time.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a reliable and positive team player who enjoys working in a busy environment.

You will also demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or hospital environment (highly desirable).
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a friendly and patient-focused approach.
• The ability to follow food safety, infection control, workplace health and safety and other hospital requirements.
• The ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive workplace environment, including a willingness to accept and promote Ramsay’s core values.
• Flexibility and availability to work across a 7-day roster.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy

Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more

Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts

Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7

Increase your take-home paythrough salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, "people caring for people" is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff

A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally

A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.