Food Services Assistant

• Multiple casual roles
• Supportive Team Environment
• $25.70 per hour plus 25% casual loading

About us:
Come and join our team of highly experienced surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at John Fawkner Private Hospital.

Supported by the latest technology and an exciting $55 million upgrade, we offer state of the art surgical, medical, cancer, coronary and intensive care. We are renowned for complex surgery, with our Critical Care Complex being the only one of its type in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, providing intensive and high-dependency care post-surgery. 

Being part of our teams gives you the opportunity to work in the areas you love while also allowing you to further specialise in the clinical areas you want.

Joining our team means you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of a strong, innovative team who always strive for better, and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

As a Food Service Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly
• Deliver, serve and collect all patient food requirements and meal trays
• Assist in general cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils including dish and pot washing as required.
• Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting a professional and positive team culture.
• Provide high standard of customer service
• Operate in line with WHS policy & procedures
• Deliver excellent customer service to staff, clients and patients

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience in a hospital hospitality setting (desirable)
• Food Handler Certificate or Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable)
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Excellent time management skills
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Strong communication and customer skills
• Attention to detail
• Work well independently and within a team
• Flexibility / Ability to work early/ late shifts and weekend work
• Available for on call shifts

Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely. 

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications Close: 14/11/25

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to 

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.