Catering Assistant

**Catering Assistant - Mental Health Unit**

**Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup**
- **Permanent part time positions available**:

- We care about** YOU **Access counselling, **wellbeing services**, legal & financial assistance
- **Enjoy benefits** such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

**In 2023, a state-of-the-art public Mental Health Unit featuring 77 (moving to 102) purpose
- built beds was opened**. This facility includes specialised services for adult, older adult, psychiatric intensive care, and a young adult and youth service.
- _Working various shifts starting from_**: Shifts start times 0630, 1045, 1100 and 1330.**

**About the Role**

As a member of our **dynamic team within the newly established Mental Health Unit kitchen**, you will **report directly to the Catering Manager**. Your role will involve operating in a fast-paced team-oriented environment within the new Mental Health Unit kitchen.

**Your duties may include, but are not limited to**:

- Customer service
- Being responsive and sensitive to customer information, their needs and wants
- Setting up, plating, and distributing patient meals and beverages
- Assist with general kitchen duties as required
- Undertake cleaning duties throughout the department and at ward level whilst keeping in line with HACCP/Food Safety regulations infection control and hospital standards
- Dishwashing/pot washing
- Allergy control awareness
- Chefmax duties - training will be provided
- Must be able to complete PART training
- Being responsive and sensitive to customer information, their needs and wants

**About You**

To excel in this position, **we seek a proactive and enthusiastic team member** with a **genuine enthusiasm for catering services**. Previous experience in a comparable food service environment, particularly within a clinical setting, will be highly valued.

**Ideally you will also bring**:

- Previous experience in a hospital or hospitality environment.
- Previous customer service experience is essential.
- Certificate II or Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable).
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles.
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.

**Remuneration**:On offer is a base hourly rate of $27.87 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

**Why Joondalup Health Campus?**

We are expanding our mental health services Joondalup Health Campus is the largest health care facility in Perth’s northern suburbs, providing 24-hour acute care from an integrated public and private campus.

**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.

**To Apply**

**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, which may include Covid-19.