Food Services Assistant

1 day ago


Melbourne, Australia Ramsay Health Care Full time

**Food Services Assistant - Patient Catering**

**Come and join a dynamic team that strives and provides 1st class Food Service to our Patients, doctors and staff.**

**The Opportunity**

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. **There are multiple casual roles available within the food services 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;_**
- Previous experience in a prep kitchen or hospital environment (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 (Desirable).
- Knowledge of food allergies and special diets would be helpful
- Ability to work morning, afternoon, weekend & public holiday shifts

**Remuneration**:

- Base Hourly Rate from 25.62 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

**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.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**The Hospital**

Northern Private Hospital is a 70-bed surgical and medical hospital located in New Epping, 22km from Melbourne’s CBD.

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
- _Current Food Safety Food Handler certificate_
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

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