Catering Services Assistant

Your role at St John of God Richmond

We are seeking applications for a Catering Services Assistant to join our Richmond Kitchen staff on a casual basis. Applicants must be available to work am & pm shifts from Monday to Sunday.

Participate as a team member across all areas of the Catering Department and contribute as required in the prompt and timely delivery of customer meals to patients, caregivers and visitors within the various areas of the Hospital.

Working as a Catering Assistant you will be primarily responsible for assisting the Chefs in the day to day running of the kitchen, preparing and serving food to patients, visitors and caregivers, and general cleaning & ordering of food/stick on a weekly basis.

This includes the preparation, production and service of customer meals, cleaning, general kitchen duties and movement of food stocks, ensuring the food service area is presented in a clean and tidy manner at all times.

The Position

• Maintain correct food preparation in accordance with the catering department’s standards.

• Assist with the preparation, plating, delivery of meals and snacks to patients and staff to various locations throughout the Hospital.

• Prepare, maintain and assist with the provision of meals and snacks in the staff dining room.

• Ensure all produce is washed, put away or prepared correctly.

• Assist with dishwashing duties, including the washing up of large heavy-duty pots, pans and other kitchen utensils.

• Assist with general kitchen hygiene maintenance including washing of walls, floors, refrigerators etc. in front and back of house areas as requested.

You will have a Certificate in Safe Food Handling or equivalent, an understanding of the NSW Health & Food Safety requirements, experience in food preparation and excellent communication & customer service skills.

Successful applicants will be well-presented and meet all hygiene requirements particularly with regards to infection control principles.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Hourly rate: $33.73 (Inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% Superannuation

• Casual position

• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Scott Roberston, Chef Supervisor on (02) 4570 6113.

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.