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Illawarra Mercury

food service assistant

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Job Description

Casual position: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance! We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistanceJoin Australia's largest private health care provider. The OpportunityAs a Food Services Assistant, you will be responsible for taking meal orders, preparing patient food trays, beverages and basic food preparation. This also includes preparation of special dietary needs for patients as directed by relevant Manager.You will also be responsible for maintaining cleanliness within the department in line with required food safety, infection control and hospital standards, while offering high standards of quality and service to customer and patients.In this role you will report to Hotel Services Manager and work closely with a positive and respected team.Skills And ExperienceTo succeed in this role, you will have a high attention to detail and work effectively in a team or independently as required, within a fast-paced environment. Your ability to prioritise tasks effectively will assist you with your excellent time management skills.You Will Also BringPrevious experience in a prep kitchen or hospital environment is highly desirable.Understanding of food safety and hygiene principlesCompliance with HACCP, Food Safety and Workplace, Health and SafetyCertificate III in Health Support Services and Food Handling Certificate are highly desirable for this role.Knowledge of food allergies and special diets would be helpfulAbility to work morning, afternoon, weekend & public holiday shifts What’s in it for you? Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. The Hospital The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.Requirements Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 monthsAccording to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases. To ApplyAll applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.For enquiries, please contact Shyanne Lucas via, millers@ramsayhealth.com.au.Applications Close: 6th November 2025 Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

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