About this role
Job Description:
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
Kitchen Assistant - Pot Wash
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Kitchen Assistant to work in our production kitchen at St Vincent’s Private Hospital to maintain high levels of professional standards in servicing patients across St Vincent’s Darlinghurst Campus.
St Vincent’s Private Hospital production kitchen is a cook fresh facility with a high-quality food safety accredited meal service, producing more than 60,000 meals per month. This is a large team of approx. 40 staff in this busy kitchen. You will be directly managed by the kitchen supervisor, them reporting to the Head chef.
Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
Cleaning and Washing up responsibilities
Utilisation of 2 large commercial dishwashers
Correct application of chemicals for cleaning purposes
Following processes for stock and equipment
Adhering to a daily time schedule.
Your skills and experience:
Working in a teamwork environment
Awareness of WHS responsibilities
Able to follow Instructions and food safety principles
Attention to detail
Previous experience in washrooms/cleaning
Time management skills
Good communication skills
Flexibility to cover shifts over 7 days, early mornings and afternoon shifts
Willingness to work in the evenings
Punctuality
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s private hospital, Darlinghurst.
A state-of-the art hospital in a beautiful inner-city location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Groundbreaking technologies, including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental health
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.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity 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.
How to apply
Please submit your resume. A cover letter is welcome but not required.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:
21 February 2026 11:59pmReconciliation 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 [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Other facts
About St Vincent's Health Australia
Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, established in 1857. Better and fairer care. Always. #StVincents
What you'll do
- The Kitchen Hand will be responsible for cleaning and washing up, utilizing commercial dishwashers, and adhering to food safety principles. They will also follow processes for stock and equipment management while maintaining a daily time schedule.
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