At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in food preparation and service, ensuring patient care and safety standards.
- Company: Mercy Health, a compassionate for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated staff.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and help deliver quality care to patients every day.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork and patient care.
The predicted salary is between 31 - 31 $ per hour.
Mercy Health Albury is currently a 30 bed facility that prides itself on providing freshly prepared meals every day to support patient care and wellbeing. Our Food Services team operates between 8:00am and 7:00pm, with three rotating shift times across the day to ensure consistent service delivery.
Each day, the team is made up of five staff members, working collaboratively to deliver meal preparation, plating, service, and kitchen support functions. The role focuses on basic food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and following all food safety, HACCP, and infection control standards within a hospital environment. This position requires flexibility, as shifts may include weekends and public holidays, in line with hospital operations. Successful applicants will understand the importance of teamwork, reliability, and providing a safe, high‐quality food service to patients.
- Provide efficient, quality focused food services to patients within Mercy Health Albury, ensuring meals are prepared, served, and handled safely while supporting patient care and wellbeing in line with food safety, infection control, and organisational standards.
- Assist with basic food preparation, meal service, and cleaning duties, ensuring compliance with HACCP, NSW Food Authority guidelines, and hospital policies while maintaining a clean, safe, and functional kitchen environment.
- Work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a responsive, reliable, and flexible food service, including participation in rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays, to support continuous hospital operations and patient needs.
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
Hospital Assistant employer: Mercy Health
Mercy Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within the aged care sector. With a strong commitment to community engagement and outstanding customer service, employees enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters strategic partnerships and innovation. Located in a supportive environment, Mercy Health offers unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from comprehensive training and career advancement pathways.
