Food Services Assistant

Job no: 506384
Work type: Casual, Permanent
Location: Springfield
Categories: Catering/Food Services

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for multiple Food Services Assistants – Plating Line and Dining Host to join us in permanent part-time and casual roles.

Please note, to be considered for part-time roles, you must have full availability (7 days per week, 5:30am - 9pm, rotating roster).

Salary range: $32.02 - $34.52 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

As a Food Services Assistant at Mater Springfield, you’ll help deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality meal services to our patients. You’ll work as part of a supportive kitchen team to prepare, deliver, and clean up meals — ensuring every patient receives compassionate, timely service that meets our food safety and quality standards.

In this role, you will:

• Assist with preparing and serving patient meals, including beverages, salads, and soft diets
• Deliver and collect meal trays, greeting patients courteously and following safety and infection control protocols
• Support all kitchen operations — plating, dishwashing, cleaning, and food prep
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures and report risks or equipment issues promptly
• Maintain a clean, organised work area and contribute to a positive, team-focused environment

Note: This role requires working across both the Plating Line and Dining Host areas.

About you

You’re a reliable, team-oriented person who takes pride in supporting others and delivering great service. You enjoy working in a busy, hands-on environment and understand the importance of safe food handling and patient care.

You will have:

• Completion of Food Safety & Hygiene Training (and annual update)
• Experience in food service or hospitality (healthcare experience highly regarded)
• Understanding of food handling and storage standards
• Strong communication skills and a positive, service-focused attitude
• The ability to stand for long periods and perform manual tasks safely

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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