Food Services Assistant - Mental Health Unit: Permanent part time position
Our Mental Health Unit has 102 purpose- built beds. This facility includes specialised services for adult, older adult, psychiatric intensive care, and a young adult and youth service.
Successful candidates must have the ability to work shifts across a 14-day rotating roster which may involve weekdays, weekend, and public holidays.
Working various shifts starting from: Shifts start times 0630, 1045, 1100 and 1330.
About the Role
As a member of our dynamic team within the newly established Mental Health Unit kitchen, you will report directly to the Catering Manager. Your role will involve operating in a team-oriented environment as well as being able to work on you own at times.
Your duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Customer service to patients with mental illness
- Setting up meal trays, plating, and distributing patient meals and beverages.
- Undertake cleaning duties within the kitchen and pantry areas.
- Following the hospitals HACCP/Food Safety infection control regulations standards such as temperature checks.
- Washing dishes /including Pot wash.
- Re stocking ward pantries.
- Knowledge of special diets and allergies - training will be provided
- Menu Input duties - training will be provided.
- Being responsive and sensitive to customer information, their needs and wants.
About You
To excel in this position, we seek a proactive and enthusiastic team member with a genuine enthusiasm for catering services. Previous experience in a comparable food service environment, particularly within a clinical setting, will be highly valued.
Ideally you will also bring:
- Previous experience in a hospital or hospitality environment.
- Previous customer service experience is essential.
- Certificate II or Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable).
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles.
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
Remuneration: On offer is a base hourly rate of $28.71 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties or allowances.
Why Joondalup Health Campus?
We are expanding our mental health services! Joondalup Health Campus is the largest health care facility in Perth’s northern suburbs, providing 24-hour acute care from an integrated public and private campus.
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
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 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.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Requirements
- Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
- Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Lex Robertson, Head Chef via RobertsonLex@ramsayhealth.com.au
Closing date: 20 February 2026
