Food Service Assistant

St John of God Bunbury Hospital has been providing high-quality, compassionate health care to the people of Bunbury and the surrounding communities since 1927. 

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Food Services Assistant to support the preparation, delivery, and service of meals to patients and staff. This role plays an important part in ensuring a high-quality dining experience while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment focused on delivering excellent care and service outcomes.

Key responsibilities:  

• Assist with the preparation, delivery, and service of meals to patients and staff.

• Accurately interpret patient menu cards to ensure correct meal service.

• Maintain high standards of food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and personal hygiene.

• Clean and sanitise crockery, cutlery, glassware, kitchen utensils, pots, and pans.

• Support general kitchen cleaning and hygiene duties, including food preparation and service areas.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service and a positive patient experience.

You will bring a strong commitment to customer service, teamwork, and maintaining high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene. Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to interpret menus accurately, prioritise tasks effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare, aged care, or large-scale catering environment will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $39.83 to 41.26 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

For enquiries, contact Emma Stirling, Food Services Coordinator, on (08) 9722 1600

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At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.