Patient Food Services Assistant

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Sydney; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging perks

Not-for-profit workplace

Career development

Private hospital environment

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a permanent part-time role. You will support patient meal distribution, maintain kitchen hygiene, and assist with stock and safety procedures on a 7-day roster with negotiable days.

Experience in food services or healthcare is desirable, with HACCP familiarity. You will work as part of a team in a fast-paced hospital environment, ensuring high-quality, patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food services, hospitality or healthcare is desirable.
• Food Safety or HACCP training (desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail and food handling practices.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A positive, reliable work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the distribution and service of patient meals and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and organisation within the satellite kitchen.
• Assist with stock replenishment, storage, labelling and rotation.
• Follow established food safety, infection prevention and HACCP procedures.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Work collaboratively with the Food Services team to provide efficient, and reliable patient-focused service.

Skills

Food services experience

Healthcare environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Role title: Kitchen Assistant

Role type: Permanent part time

Shift details: 7 day roster - 7:30 am - 1:15 pm, four to five days per week, with working days negotiable across a seven-day roster

Department and location: Caritas Satellite Kitchen St Vincents Private

Salary: $30.74 plus super

About the role

• Assist with the distribution and service of patient meals and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and organisation within the satellite kitchen.
• Assist with stock replenishment, storage, labelling and rotation.
• Follow established food safety, infection prevention and HACCP procedures.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Work collaboratively with the Food Services team to provide efficient, and reliable patient-focused service

About you

• Previous experience in food services, hospitality or healthcare is desirable
• Food Safety or HACCP training (desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and food handling practices
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A positive, reliable work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Physical capability to undertake manual handling and standing for extended periods

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.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

Closing Date

28 November 2026 11:59pm

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