General Kitchen Worker

Schedule: Per Diem

Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00 / Hourly

Shift: Day/Eve shift

Hours: Hours may include 7am-3:30pm or 11:30am-8pm

About this role
Job Summary

Are you someone who enjoys helping others and working in a team-oriented workplace? We're looking for a dependable General Kitchen Worker to support patient meal services. In this role, you'll report to the Operations Manager, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared, handled, and delivered safely and efficiently while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

This is a great chance to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting by helping deliver quality meals and a positive experience to those we serve.
What You'll Do
Assist with patient meal service, including tray assembly and delivery support
Follow written instructions, menus, and meal tickets accurately
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and work environment
Practice proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures
Provide friendly, respectful, and qualified service to patients, staff, and visitors
Support overall kitchen operations and work collaboratively with team members
Use basic computer skills to check email and complete required trainings

What You Bring





Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience
Previous food service, hospitality, or healthcare experience strongly preferred

Licensure and/or Certification
None required

Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of protected and sanitary food handling practices
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and meal tickets
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact positively with patients, families, staff, and other customers
Basic computer skills for email and required training completion
Ability to maintain confidentiality in a healthcare environment
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Why Join Us?
Make a difference by supporting patient care and well-being
Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
Gain valuable experience in healthcare food service
Opportunities to grow within food service and hospitality roles

To apply, please visit: jobs/general-kitchen-worker-34385/

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📌 General Kitchen Worker Canberra (Australia)
🏢 Emerson Hospital
📍 Australia