Catering Assistant

**Permanent part time position**:Enjoy flexible hours for **better work life balance**:

- We care about** YOU**Access counselling, **wellbeing services**, legal & financial assistance
- Join Australia's largest private health care provider.

**The Opportunity**

Ramsay Surgical centre is seeking a motivated Catering Assistant to support our 12-bed inpatient ward, 7 days a week. You will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic kitchen hand to support our catering needs of our hospital inpatients.

This role will see you 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.

You may also be required to transport food between our Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown and Lake Macquarie Private Hospital.

In this role you will report to Hotel Services Manager and work closely with a positive and respected team.

**Skills and Experience**

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:

- Have an unrestricted NSW drivers’ licence
- 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

**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.

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

**To Apply**

Applications Close: 21st October 2025