Food Services Assistant

Food Services Assistant

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

Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking a 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.

Join a team that's leading the way in private healthcare!

Co-located on the John Hunter Health Campus at Rankin Park: Newcastle Private Hospital is a 189 bed, 11 Theatre acute, private hospital facility renowned for the best patient outcomes and a supportive culture.

With a large range of specialties from ICU to Rehabilitation, Surgical wards, Maternity, and Oncology, we are able to provide unparalleled opportunities for education, development and training for our clinical and non-clinical staff.

At Healthscope, your career means more! You'll be supported by expert leaders and have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to flourish and grow in your career.

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:

• 2 years' experience in a similar role within a Hospital or Aged care environment
• Completed Basic Food Handling Training
• Certificate III in Hospitality
• Authority to work in Australia
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children check
• 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

Applications close: 1st December 2025

To apply, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

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.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives. When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. 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 offer:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.