Food Assistant

**Food Assistant**

**Mitcham Private Hospital, Mitcham**
- Fantastic opportunity for a positive, growing Catering team members to join our team at Patient Catering team
- Join a company with a culture of People Caring For People
- Causal positions available, have a say in your hours

**About the Role**
- As 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.

**About You**

To 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 bring;
- Previous experience in a prep kitchen or hospital environment is highly desirable.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles
- Compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and Workplace, Health and Safety
- Certificate III in Health Support Services and Food Handling Certificate are highly desirable for this role.
- Knowledge of food allergies and special diets would be helpful
- Ability to work morning, afternoon, weekend & public holiday shifts

**About the Organisation**

The Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "_People Caring for People_".

**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 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.

**Requirements**:

- Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months

Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**Job Closes: 1st of November 2024