Food Services Assistant

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

Healthscope, where career means more!

No matter where you are at in your career, at Healthscope you can choose your own adventure. We want to grow with you and have developed a range of innovative and diverse professional development opportunities and provide access to training over and above the basics.

Why Healthscope?

Join us at Healthscope and step into a vibrant Community of Care where your impact is felt every day! Our dedicated team members are the heartbeat of our organisation, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. As Australia’s only national private hospital operator, our 42 sites are backed by a dynamic Support Office, empowering us to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.

Here's what we offer :

• Flexibility : Work across one or multiple hospitals in our expansive network
• Perks : Discounted health insurance, gym memberships, salary packaging & more!
• Growth : Access continuous professional development and education to fuel your career journey

At Healthscope, we take pride in collaborating with talented, passionate, and compassionate individuals to ensure every patient experiences the highest quality care during their stay. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful!

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives .

Applications close :   8th December 2025

To Apply :  Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

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.