Kitchen Assistant Washroom Attendant

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney in Darlinghurst, Sydney, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant - Pot Wash on a casual basis. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness and food service for patients in a busy production kitchen that handles thousands of meals monthly.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and flexibility to cover early mornings, afternoons, and evenings across seven days. A supportive not-for-profit employer with generous salary packaging is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team-focused kitchen or washroom environment.
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and apply food safety principles.
• Attention to detail in cleaning and wash processes.
• Previous washroom/cleaning experience preferred.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and washing up in the production kitchen.
• Operate two large commercial dishwashers.
• Apply cleaning chemicals correctly and safely.
• Follow stock and equipment control processes.
• Adhere to a daily timetable.

Skills

Teamwork

WHS awareness

Food safety

Attention to detail

Washroom/cleaning exp

Time management

Communication

Flexible shifts

Evening work

Punctuality

Job description

Job Description:

Role title: Kitchen Assistant Washroom Attendant

Role type: Casual

Department and location: St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney

Salary: $36.40 including casual loading and plus super

Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, Sydney’s premier inner-city private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded in 1857 by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters’ legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a world‑class tertiary facility, we are at the forefront of medical innovation, featuring high‑acuity interventional suites, next‑gen surgical robotics for complex specialties, and cutting‑edge oncology backed by the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre. Here, you will work alongside global leaders and access funded postgraduate pathways to accelerate your career.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high‑frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

Kitchen Assistant - Pot Wash

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Kitchen Assistant to work in our production kitchen at St Vincent’s Private Hospital to maintain high levels of professional standards in servicing patients across St Vincent’s Darlinghurst Campus.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital production kitchen is a cook fresh facility with a high‑quality food safety accredited meal service, producing more than 60,000 meals per month. This is a large team of approx. 40 staff in this busy kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Cleaning and Washing up responsibilities
• Utilisation of 2 large commercial dishwashers
• Correct application of chemicals for cleaning purposes
• Following processes for stock and equipment
• Adhering to a daily time schedule.

Your skills and experience:

• Working in a teamwork environment
• Awareness of WHS responsibilities
• Able to follow Instructions and food safety principles
• Attention to detail
• Previous experience in washrooms/cleaning
• Time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility to cover shifts over 7 days, early mornings and afternoon shifts
• Willingness to work in the evenings
• Punctuality

What we can offer you at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not‑for‑profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre‑tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
• An Amazing Workplace: 84% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
• For‑Purpose Impact: Be part of a not‑for‑profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• World‑Class: Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas
• Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next‑gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic
• Premium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient‑centred care in a 100% private‑room en‑suite facility
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse‑to‑patient ratios
• Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.