Catering Officer

Join Us and You Will:

• Grow your career in a supportive, nurturing environment
• Have access to flexible working practices
• Enjoy working as part of our close-knit, supportive team
• Play a critical role in our mission to deliver excellent customer service

Causal positions - Previous experience in aged care Catering would be preferred. 

About The Role

Our Port Macquarie Private Hospital caters to a wide range of nutritious meals to patients. In our Catering team, you will work alongside a fast-paced team that thrives on delivering exceptional customer service in line with our Ramsay Core Values.

This role will involve:

• Preparing high standard, nutritious cold larder sandwiches, salads and desserts for private hospital patients and doctors
• Maintaining food hygiene, a clean working area and safety practices
• Assisting the broader team as required 
• Stock management
• Availability across a 7-day roster, including morning and afternoon shifts

Your Skills and Experiences

The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will also be punctual, reliable and with a commitment to genuine, friendly customer service.

• Previous experience in a prep kitchen or hospital environment but not essential.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
• Compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and Workplace, Health and Safety
• Certificate II or Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable) 
• Willingness to accept and promote Ramsay’s core values

About Us

The Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Port Macquarie on the beautiful Mid-North Coast of NSW, only 4 hours north of Sydney and 6 hours south of Brisbane. It is easily accessible by main roads with easy access from all the major arterial roads of the Pacific Highway & Oxley Highway. The Hospital is well serviced by public transport.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operators. Ramsay Health Care is an international company.

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: 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.

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. 

Requirements

• Must provide 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, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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

For enquiries, please contact Phillip Kilmurray via **********@ramsayhealth.com.au