Role title: Kitchen Assistant

Role type: Permanent part time

Shift details: 7 day roster - 7:30 am - 1:15 pm, four to five days per week, with working days negotiable across a seven-day roster

Department and location: Caritas Satellite Kitchen St Vincents Private

Salary: $30.74 plus super

About The Role

Assist with the distribution and service of patient meals and beverages.

Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and organisation within the satellite kitchen.

Assist with stock replenishment, storage, labelling and rotation.

Follow established food safety, infection prevention and HACCP procedures.

Ensure equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.

Work collaboratively with the Food Services team to provide productive, and reliable patient-focused service

About You

Previous experience in food services, hospitality or healthcare is desirable

Food Safety or HACCP training (desirable)

Excellent attention to detail and food handling practices

Strong teamwork and communication skills A positive, reliable work ethic

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical capability to undertake manual handling and standing for extended periods

What we can offer you at St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney

Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually An Amazing Workplace: 84% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)

For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care

World-Class :



Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas

Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic

Premium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facility

Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios

Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways

Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal prospect

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment prospect for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at

Closing Date

28 November 2026 11:59pm

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📌 Patient Food Services Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
📍 Sydney