At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve meals and assist in food prep while ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Ringwood Private Hospital, a leading cancer care provider.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, career growth, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a caring community that values teamwork and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Food Processing Certificate Level 1 and experience in healthcare food services preferred.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Are you an enthusiastic team player seeking a career in healthcare?
Ringwood Private Hospital is looking to employ a casual Food Services Assistant to join our supportive team. We are looking for a friendly, hardworking individual with great customer service skills to join our busy team. We offer a friendly and supportive atmosphere, with a flexible working environment.
As one of the leading cancer hospitals in Melbourne’s outer east, Ringwood Private Hospital provides high-quality care for patients from diagnosis, including all aspects of treatments as well as end of life care. Ringwood Private Hospital treats patients across a range of specialty areas and offers a wide range of medical and surgical services, using contemporary equipment, in a state-of-the-art theatre setting.
As a Food Services Assistant your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver, serve, and collect patient meal trays while ensuring all dietary requirements and food preferences are met.
- Assist in daily food preparation and basic meal assembly.
- Clean and maintain utensils and kitchen equipment in accordance with hospital & industry food safety and hygiene standards.
Selection Criteria:
- Current Food Processing Certificate Level 1 (working towards or willing to attain).
- Prior experience in Healthcare Food Services.
- Demonstrated ability to work without supervision as well as a part of a team.
- Flexible to work a variety of shifts - early/late shifts & weekend work.
Applications close: 24th November 2026.
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. 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.
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