Kitchen Assistant

Adventist Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted gym membership

Campus amenities

Not-for-profit organisation

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare's Sydney Adventist Hospital (the San) invites applications for casual Kitchen Assistants in our Food Services team. You will contribute to patient care by preparing meals, plating, delivering to wards and keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic.

We value a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and reliable availability for 3+ Mon–Fri casual shifts per week with full Australian working rights. Not-for-profit organisation with great benefits and supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a patient-focused hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and meal plating.
• Meal delivery to wards and clearance of meals.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene; assist with storage areas.

Job description

Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay. This can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket each year.
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport.
• Beautiful campus with lots of amenities including, numerous cafés, gift shop, florist, pharmacy and even a hairdresser.
• Plus, so many more.

What you will be doing in this role

At the San, we take pride in providing not only top-notch medical care but also nutritious, well-balanced meals for our patients. Our hospital kitchen is a vital part of our mission to promote health and healing, and we are looking for dedicated Kitchen Assistants to join our team on a casual basis.

Our casual Kitchen Assistants are primarily responsible for food preparation, meal plating, meal delivery to wards and clearing meals. You’ll ensure the kitchen remains spotless and hygienic, clean dishes, and help organise storage areas. You’ll be supported by our great team, and work closely with chefs, nutritionists, and other kitchen staff to help assemble and deliver meals efficiently.

You will be part of our wider Food Services department which offers around 20 different Kitchen Assistant shifts each day of the year, all with varied function, responsibility and shifts times.

Who we’re looking for

While prior experience in a similar role is an advantage and priority will be given to candidates with experience, it’s your positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and commitment to being part of our team that truly matter.

• You’ll take pride in preparing meals that contribute to our patients' recovery and well-being.
• You’ll adhere to strict health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times.
• You’ll be self-motivated, always going above and beyond to provide excellent service to our patients.
• You’ll demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities, communicating professionally and thoughtfully.
• You’ll be well organised with the ability to prioritise workload to meet tight time schedules when required.
• You’ll be dependable, committed, and able to work 3+ Mon - Fri casual shifts per week consistently.
• You’ll have full Australian working rights.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.