About the role

Mater Private Hospital Redland are seeking applications join our Food Services team working as a Food Services Assistant. To be considered you must have availability to work across all shifts. Shifts ranging from 5:30AM – 8:30PM Monday – Sunday. The successful applicants will be offered Casual employment.

Providing the highest standards of service to our patients and service partners, these are fast-paced roles that will be best suited to candidates with a strong team focus, who enjoy work that is diverse and requires the prioritization of tasks. This position also requires a degree of physical fitness, as you will be on your feet all day, and may include lifting kitchen equipment and pushing heavy trolleys throughout the hospital.

Salary range: $31.24 - $33.68 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation plus Casual Loading and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you'll be doing

As a Food Service Assistant you will be involved in a variety of activities throughout the day, including but not limited to:

• Assisting in the kitchens with food preparation
• Delivery and clearance of meal trays
• Pot and dish washing and kitchen cleaning
• Verify meal eligibility by comparing client information to food requirements
• Ability to apply critical thinking, problem solving and effectively deal with complexity

About you

To be considered suitable for our Food Services Assistant position you will have:

• Food Handlers Certificate – or willing to obtain one
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food services
• An understanding of Infection Control Guidelines and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality customer service
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Sunday 15th June 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.