Service Chef

Simba Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development

Flexibility across hospital sites

Job summary

Healthscope is seeking a hospital catering assistant to support daily meal preparation and patient service in a busy NSW facility. You will deliver meals, collect trays and help maintain kitchen cleanliness while collaborating with nursing and catering staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and attention to food safety, with opportunities for professional development within the Healthscope network.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or aged care environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly
• Deliver, serve and collect all patient food requirements and meal trays
• Assist in general cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils including dish and pot washing
• Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting a professional and positive team culture

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

About us

Nepean Private Hospital is in the multi-cultural Western Sydney City of Penrith. The hospital is a modern 109 bed facility providing a wide range of health services to the local community since 2000 including: orthopaedics, spinal, gynaecology, ENT, plastics, urology and general surgery, endoscopy, cardiology, cardiac angiography and obstetrics. Nepean Private Hospital has eight operating theatres, one hybrid/cardiac catheterisation theatre and an endoscopy suite, supported by a critical care unit which includes intensive care.

Nepean Private Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement. Key to the hospital’s success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly
• Deliver, serve and collect all patient food requirements and meal trays
• Assist in general cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils including dish and pot washing as required.
• Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting a professional and positive team culture.

Benefits

• Authority to Work in Australia
• Working with Children check (if relevant)
• Experience in aged care or hospital environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Strong communication and customer skills
• Work well independently and within a team

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

Applications close: 20th October 2026