Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Bunbury Hospital is a modern facility serving the regional communities of WA's south west coastal towns, including the regional city of Bunbury, and its major centres comprising of Collie, Busselton and Margaret River. It is co-located on the South West Health Campus with the public hospital.

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

Do you have a passion for food and love working with people? We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Food Service Assistants to bring care and a smile to every shift.

The Food Service Assistant assists in the preparation, delivery and service of meals to patients and staff to a high standard of excellence.

The role is offered on a Casual basis.

The Position:

• Ensure that direct working relationships are established and maintained with colleagues and internal/external customers.
• Adhere to the principles of the Equal Opportunity Act and Code of Conduct.
• Participate as part of a team and maintain a high standard of staff morale.
• Interpret menu cards for meal service to patients.
• Assist with the washing of cutlery, crockery and glassware.
• Assist with the washing up of large heavy-duty pots, pans and other kitchen utensils.
• Observe and practice all aspects of food, kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Assist with general kitchen hygiene, washing of walls, floors and refrigerators etc., and other areas as requested

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of all areas of kitchen hygiene and the ability to prioritise tasks.

You will have good interpersonal skills with the ability to use initiative, demonstrate reliability and work with minimal supervision and guidance.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $38.49 to $39.86 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation
• Casual position
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period.
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

For enquiries contact Shane Spooner, Executive Chef, on (08) 9722 1970

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.