Patient Food Services Assistant

St Vincent's Health Australia; Inner West; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging not-for-profit perks

Employee benefits at not-for-profit

Health discounts

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney is seeking a Patient Food Services Assistant on a casual basis. You will serve meals and beverages to patients, follow meal reports and schedules, assemble trays, and handle cleaning tasks in a private hospital dining environment.

The role requires attention to detail, hospitality experience, good communication and the flexibility to cover a 7-day roster. Training is provided in a patient-centered not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Previous experience in hospitality.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to cover shifts over 7 days.
• Punctuality.
• Able to follow instructions and food safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Serving Meals and Beverages to patients.
• Following meal reports and work schedules.
• Tray assembly according to meal tickets.
• Cleaning and Washing up responsibilities.

Job description

Job Description:Role title: Patient Food Services AssistantRole type: CasualShift details: Monday - Sunday - rotating rosterDepartment and location: St Vincent’s Private Hospital SydneySalary: $36.40 including casual loading (super on top)Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, Sydney’s premier inner-city private hospitalJoin 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.About the role:We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Patient Food Service team. Flexibility is key for this role, and we will need you for 3 shifts minimum a week. Please do not apply if afternoons or evening work will not suit you.The role involves:Serving Meals and Beverages to patientsFollowing meal reports and work schedulesTray assembly according to meal ticketsCleaning and Washing up responsibilitiesAbout you:Attention to detailPrevious experience in hospitalityGood communication and customer service skillsFlexibility to cover shifts over 7 daysPunctualityAble to follow instructions and food safety principlesWhat we can offer you at St Vincent’s Private Hospital SydneyExceptional 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 annuallyAn 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 careWorld-Class: Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areasSurgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedicPremium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facilitySafe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratiosProfessional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathwaysHealth & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrationsSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease 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 opportunityWe 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.How to applyShortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Please submit your resume no need for a cover letter - its welcome but not essential.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.Closing Date:24 October 2026 11:59pmReconciliation 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.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]