Kitchen Hand/Food Services Assistant

Knox Private Hospital; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible casual shifts

Supportive team culture

Ongoing training and development

Discounted health insurance

Employee benefits program

Descripción de la vacante

Knox Private Hospital is seeking a Kitchen Hand/Food Services Assistant for casual shifts to join our catering team. You will support meal preparation, distribution, and kitchen hygiene in a patient-centered environment.

The role requires flexibility to cover weekdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays, with opportunities for training and ongoing development within a supportive healthcare setting.

Formación

• Experience in food services, hospitality, catering, or similar environment.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work across weekdays, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Knowledge of food safety practices (desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Assist with meal preparation, plating, and food service activities.
• Deliver meals and beverages to patients in a friendly, professional manner.
• Washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and maintaining kitchen hygiene.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage of food supplies.
• Adhere to food safety, infection control, and workplace safety requirements.
• Support catering team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Conocimientos

Food service experience

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Flexibility

Food safety knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about food service and providing excellent customer care? Knox Private Hospital is seeking a motivated and reliable Kitchen Hand/Food Services Assistant to join our catering team on a casual basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a positive patient experience by delivering high-quality food services within a supportive healthcare environment.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Hand/Food Services Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the hospital's food services operations. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will assist with meal preparation, food distribution, kitchen sanitation, and maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with meal preparation, plating, and food service activities
• Delivering meals and beverages to patients in a friendly and professional manner
• Washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards
• Assisting with stock rotation and storage of food supplies
• Adhering to food safety, infection control, and workplace health and safety requirements
• Supporting the catering team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in food services, hospitality, catering, or a similar environment
• A positive attitude and strong customer service skills
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts across weekdays, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Knowledge of food safety practices (desirable)

Why Join Knox Private Hospital?

At Knox Private Hospital, you'll be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to delivering exceptional care and service. We offer:

• Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Supportive team culture and inclusive workplace
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Discounted health insurance and employee benefits program
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' hospital experience

About Knox Private Hospital

Knox Private Hospital is one of Victoria's largest private hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to the local community. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and creating a workplace where our people can thrive.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required

to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.