Food Services Assistant
- Casual positions available
- 7-day rotating roster - AM and PM shifts
- $27.39 to $33.41 per hour plus super + 25% casual loading
- Discounted meals and parking
About the opportunity
Join the team at Gold Coast Private Hospital as a Food Services Assistant! We're looking for experienced professionals to bring their skills to our team on a casual basis. If you take pride in your work, possess a friendly & positive attitude, have experience in food services within a healthcare environment or hospitality and enjoy providing exceptional customer service, this role is for you!
This role requires the successful candidate to be available to work on a 7-day rotating roster, AM and PM shifts.
- AM shift - 5:45am - 14.30pm
- PM shifts - 14:30pm - 21:00pm and 16:30pm - 21:00pm
About us
Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 339-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport.
With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.
Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.
As a Food Services Assistant, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Provide exceptional customer/patient service by preparing and serving food throughout the facility / designated area, including, setting up, plating, and distributing food and beverages and by participating in food safety processes
- 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, communicating and offering help to team members and liaising with other staff to create an experience that makes a difference
- Be comfortable working with equipment such as food trolleys and carrying food trays
Essential Criteria:
- Authority to Work in Australia
- Experience in Healthcare/hospitality (preferred)
- Working with Children check (if relevant)
- Commitment to service excellence
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Keen attention to detail
- Work well independently and within a team
- Available for on-call shifts
About working for Gold Coast Private Hospital
Gold Coast Private Hospital is currently owned and operated by Healthscope a private hospital operator and healthcare provider and when you join Healthscope you become part of our Community of Care.
In the second half of 2026 Gold Coast Private Hospital is transitioning ownership from Healthscope to Mater and is committed to ensuring a seamless transition for our people and our patients.
Mater is Queensland's largest for-purpose private healthcare group and for more than 120 years Mater have delivered compassionate care.
Through Mater's extensive network of hospitals, health centres and related businesses, a nationally accredited education provider, a world-class medical research institute and philanthropic support, Mater are working together to improve the health of our community.
Benefits:
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
- Discounted health insurance (perm employees)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
- Gym Passport
- Maxxia reward Program
- Salary Sacrifice and novated lease options
- EAP Services
In addition to the above Benefits, upon transitioning to Mater, Employees will be able to access a range of benefits including Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 per year, volunteering and social impact opportunities and access to staff Mercy Fund and Education Fund.
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.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 15th June 2026
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
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.
