Catering Assistant

Company Description

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.

Job Description

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Hospital Catering Team.  You will be responsible for the distribution and collection of all customer menus, food trays and beverages, and basic food preparation whilst offering high standards of quality and service to customers and patients.

You must have flexibility to work weekdays and some weekends (including public holidays) across a variety of shifts. We offer early mornings, afternoon and evening shifts to fit in with your lifestyle. A Casual position is on offer with an immediate start.

About You

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the following attributes:

• Menu monitoring experience; collection and collation of patient menus including the identification and communication of special dietary needs and performs nutritional support tasks for patients within the Hospital as required by the Dietitian & Doctors.

Role responsibilities:

• Direct contact with patients
• Daily updates of diet lists from supervising nurses
• Collating patient menus & updating Chefs in the kitchen
• Sound knowledge of therapeutic diet.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment
• A ‘can do’ attitude with a friendly disposition
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment (desirable)
• Promotes excellent customer service
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and high standards of cleanliness

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:

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close:       1st September 2026

Reference number:      JR115164

Additional Information

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.