Food Service Assistant

About the role

Mercy Foods are seeking a Hospitality Services Assistants to join the team on a casual basis with availability across a 7-day roster. You will be responsible for providing effective and efficient support services to our clients. 

Salary range: $ $33.68 plus superannuation plus Casual Loading and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits 

The successful Hospitality Services Assistant candidate will be required to be available to work between the hours of 4.30am to 8.30pm across a 7-day roster. Flexibility to work a wide range of shifts is essential.

What you'll be doing

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly hospitality team providing compassionate care to the local community. The Hospitality Services Assistant will contribute to the delivery of effective cleaning and hygiene services to delegated areas of the Hospital and prepare, assemble, and deliver patient meals.  

Shifts are available across a 7-day week and the ideal candidate is flexible with work times. 

We are ideally looking for candidates that have:

• Previous experience in a hospital or hotel cleaning/good services role
• Previous experience as a kitchen hand
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of current food hygiene principles, practices, and legislation
• Ability to work in a physically demanding job
• Ability to recognise and prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to engage with a variety of people

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

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Applications close on Wednesday 19th November 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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