Food Services Assistant

Patient Food Services Assistant

We're on the lookout for enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated people to join our team as Patient Food Services Assistants helping deliver fresh, healthy meals that brighten the day for patients in hospital care.

If you're passionate about food, teamwork, and making a real impact in people's lives, this is your chance to start something meaningful. You'll be part of a supportive crew that values growth, positivity, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps others.

With full-time opportunities available across a 7-day roster (0500–2200), this is your opportunity to build experience, learn valuable skills, and be part of a team that keeps things running smoothly, all while doing work you can feel proud of.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, assemble, and plate hot and cold meals according to dietary requirements and menu plans
• Ensure food safety compliance by following HACCP procedures, cleaning protocols, and correct food handling practices
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, work areas, and utensils to a high standard
• Receive, store, and rotate stock following FIFO (First In, First Out) principles and report low stock levels
• Accurately complete all food safety documentation and actively participate in infection control and quality improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring:

• Previous experience in food service, kitchen hand, or catering roles (healthcare experience desirable)
• Possession of a Food Hygiene Certificate or Workplace Hygiene Certificate
• Strong communication and time management skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, flexible attitude and a team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to safe work practices, attention to detail, and pride in maintaining a clean and professional appearance

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and Immunisation history.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.