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Food Services Assistant
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Prepares and serves patient meal trays, takes meal orders, and assists with food preparation in a hospital catering team, maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
About this role
Food Services Assistant
Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.
Westmead Private Hospital opened in October 2000 and is owned and operated by global hospital group, Ramsay Health Care. We cater for a broad range of health care needs from day surgery procedures through to highly complex surgery. The 212 bed private hospital is co-located with Westmead Hospital and Westmead Children’s Hospital and is a teaching hospital of the Western Clinical School of the University of Sydney
Westmead Private Hospital is now hiring!
Westmead Private Hospital has an exciting casual position available. As a valued member of our Patient Catering Team, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional food service by preparing patient meal trays, taking meal orders, and assisting with food preparation tasks.
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing and serving meals and beverages in line with dietary requirements and hospital standards.
- Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe working environment at all times.
- Assisting the broader catering team with daily operations and special requirements.
- Monitoring and managing stock levels to ensure efficient service delivery.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a reliable team player who thrives in a busy environment.
You will also demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a prep kitchen or hospital environment (highly desirable)
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
- Compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and Workplace and Health and Safety
- Certificate II or Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable)
- Willingness to accept and promote Ramsay’s core values
- Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
Additional Information
Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply:
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Westmead Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 18th October 2026
Reference number: JR116455
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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