The role
A casual position now available within the catering team at St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital! As a valued member of our Catering Team, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional food service by preparing patient meal trays, taking meal orders, and assisting with food preparation tasks.
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing and serving meals and beverages in line with dietary requirements and hospital standards.
- Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe working environment at all times.
- Assisting the broader catering team with daily operations and special requirements.
- Monitoring and managing stock levels to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Working across a rotating 7-day roster, including morning and afternoon shifts.
Your Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you will be a reliable team player with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to patient care and food safety. You thrive in a busy environment and bring a customer-focused approach to everything you do.
You will also demonstrate:
- A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional manner.
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage time effectively.
- Previous experience in a hospital or commercial kitchen setting (highly regarded but not essential).
- Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster.
- A willingness to embrace and promote Ramsay Health Care’s core values.
- Certificate II or III in Hospitality (desirable).
- Knowledge of HACCP and food handling compliance.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
The Hospital
St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital is a fully accredited advanced surgical, medical and obstetric hospital within a 5-minute walk from Ipswich CBD. Parking is available in the hospital car park and in the surrounding streets. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
Requirements
- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact George via email GeorgePratheesh@ramsayhealth.com.au
Applications Close: 5th March 2026
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
