Food Services Assistant Springfield

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Springfield is currently seeking applications for Food Service Assistants to work within our food service departmenton acasual basis.

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 prioritisation of roles also require a degree of physical fitness as you will be on your feet all day which may includelifting kitchen equipment and/or pushing heavy trolleys throughout the hospital.

Please note full availability is essentialin these roles. You will be required to work across a roster spanning Monday to Sunday (inclusive) between the hours of 5am and 9pm completing 8-hour shifts on a 7-day rotating roster. Actual hours will be discussed at interview.

Salary range: $32.82 - $35.39 per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!

What youll be doing

• Assisting inthekitchenswith food preparation
• Delivery and clearance of meal trays
• Pot and dish washing andkitchen cleaning
• Accurately take patient meal orders utilising the operating system CBORD
• Verify meal eligibility by comparing client information to food requirements
• Learn and use appropriate food and drink terminology and pronunciation
• Ability to apply critical thinking problem solving and effectively deal with complexity

About you

• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
• Good computer skills and ability to quickly learn industry-specific applications
• Moderate levelof physical fitness to enable you to work on your feet all shift pushing and controlling heavy trolleys on a regular and repetitive basis

Why join us

Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference.

Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll 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 Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

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

Applications close on Wednesday 18th February 2026. Please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

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

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 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.

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