Job Description
Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking Food Services Assistants to work within our Hospitality team on a casual basis. Our Hospitality team prides themselves on offering a work/life balance to ensure strong job satisfaction. We're bringing more hospitality, less hospital to our patients – if you're passionate about service and take pride in the details, this is the role for you!
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Based at our Gold Coast Campus, this role will be part of our state-of-the-art 339 bed facility located in Southport. This facility was established in **** and offers a wide range of specialities across Emergency, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastics, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care and Oncology.
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Salary range: $***** - $***** per hour plus casual loading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+ access to many staff benefits!
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What you'll be doing
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As a Food Services Assistant at Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast, you'll help deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality meal services to our patients. You'll work as part of a supportive kitchen team to prepare, deliver, and clean up meals — ensuring every patient receives compassionate, timely service that meets our food safety and quality standards.
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In this role, you will:
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Assist with preparing and serving patient meals, including beverages, salads, and soft diets
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Deliver and collect meal trays, greeting patients courteously and following safety and infection control protocols
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Support all kitchen operations — plating, dishwashing, cleaning, and food prep
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Follow food safety and hygiene procedures and report risks or equipment issues promptly
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Maintain a clean, organised work area and contribute to a positive, team-focused environment
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About you
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You're a reliable, team-oriented person who takes pride in supporting others and delivering great service. You enjoy working in a busy, hands-on environment and understand the importance of safe food handling and patient care. This role involves a significant amount of walking, and it is essential that you can safely perform all associated duties.
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You will have:
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Completion of Food Safety & Hygiene Training (and annual update)
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Experience in food service or hospitality (healthcare experience highly regarded)
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Understanding of food handling and storage standards
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Strong communication skills and a positive, service-focused attitude
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The ability to stand for long periods and perform manual tasks safely
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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.
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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.
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Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
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Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
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Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and in office pastoral care teams
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Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
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Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
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Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
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Convenient, discounted on-site parking
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Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
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Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
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Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
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Applications close Sunday 13th September ****–please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

📌 Food Services Assistants - Gold Coast
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Gold Coast