Healthcare Kitchen Assistant: Meals That Matter

Mansfield District Hospital; Australia; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansfield District Hospital is seeking a Food Services Assistant to join our Food Services and Catering team in an Australian health service setting. This role supports meal preparation and presentation for patients and residents, with emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work in a team-focused environment, ensuring food safety and high standards, while assisting with a range of kitchen duties and dietary requirement preparations.

Qualifications

• Have current food safety qualifications relevant to health services
• Demonstrate a high standard of personal cleanliness
• Have effective communication skills
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and able to work a range of shifts
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mansfield District Hospital's values
• Hold a current full driver's licence
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Meet required COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements

Responsibilities

• Assisting with general kitchen and food preparation duties
• Preparing vegetables and other food for cooking
• Portioning and presenting meals
• Preparing meals to meet specified special dietary requirements
• Operating temperature-controlled cooking equipment
• Ensuring food preparation areas and equipment are clean and hygienic
• Storing food appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities
• Receiving and storing food and other supplies
• Completing documentation associated with food safety requirements
• Supporting catering for special functions and resident activities

Skills

Food safety awareness

Team player

Reliable

Good communication

Attention to detail

Education

Food safety qualifications relevant to health services

Job description

Mansfield District Hospital is seeking a Food Services Assistant to join our Food Services and Catering team in an Australian health service setting. This role supports meal preparation and presentation for patients and residents, with emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work in a team-focused environment, ensuring food safety and high standards, while assisting with a range of kitchen duties and dietary requirement preparations.