Food Services Assistant

• Access flexible rostering across a variety of shift types
• Opportunity to develop customer service skills and cross- skill into other areas

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and seeking a rewarding career?

Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking Food Services Assistant to join our hospitality team on a casual basis. In this fast paced and varied environment you will take pride in your work, have a friendly and positive work attitude and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

You will assist in effectively serving our patient, doctor, and staff meals with particular attention to patient dietary needs, & assist with function catering at a consistently high standard and within HACCP guidelines. 

About us

Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital.  We are a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit.

We also have a cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit. A private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery is available for families in the Newcastle region. Newcastle Private Oncology Centre provides specialty care for individuals and their families/carers undergoing all aspects of cancer treatment and care with both an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.

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

·       Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development

Essential Criteria:

·       Authority to Work in Australia

·       Working with Children check

·       2 years’ experience in a similar role within a Hospital or Aged care environment

·       Completed Basic Food Handling Training (or working towards)

·       Certificate III in Hospitality (or working towards) 

·       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

·       Available for a variety of shifts & on call shifts

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

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.

Applications close: 6th October 2024

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

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.