About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced and customer‑focused Food Services Assistant to join our onsite Café team. This permanent part‑time position offers 30 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 6:45am and 2:30pm across a seven‑day roster, based at our Pimlico campus.
In this role, you will help support the daily café operations while delivering warm, efficient, and professional service to our staff, patients, and visitors. This position involves a variety of café duties, including customer service, food and beverage preparation, point‑of‑sale operation, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
Salary range: $32.02 - $34.52 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing
As a Food Service Assistant you will be involved in a variety of activities throughout the day, including but not limited to:
- Providing friendly, professional customer service to staff, patients, and visitors
- Preparing barista‑style coffees and operating the espresso machine
- Preparing and serving a range of food and beverage items
- Operating the cash register and managing point‑of‑sale transactions
- Assisting with stock rotation, replenishment, and basic food handling
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming café environment
- whilst adhering to the MPHT Food Safety program and health and safety regulations
- Supporting café workflow and working collaboratively with the wider team
About you
To be considered suitable for our Food Services Assistant position you will have:
- Food Handlers Certificate – or willing to obtain one
- Experience working in a fast paced café environment
- Experience preparing barista‑style coffees and operating the espresso machine
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food services
- An understanding of Infection Control Guidelines and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality customer service
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll 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 Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on Tuesday 3rd March 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.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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