The Food Services Assistant (FSA) role at Mercy Hospital Dunedin is a casual, on-call position ideal for motivated and reliable individuals with strong time management and communication skills. Responsibilities include taking and delivering patient meal orders, dishwashing, cleaning, and assisting with meal tray preparation. While kitchen experience and computer literacy are advantageous, applicants must hold the ‘Practice Food Safety in a Food Business’ unit (167). Mercy offers a supportive, purpose-driven work environment with benefits such as free parking, subsidised meals and health insurance, gym access, professional development opportunities, and time off during Christmas and New Year’s.
The Food Services Assistant (FSA) role is responsible for assisting the food services team to deliver an efficient food and beverage service to patients, visitors and staff.
This is a casual role which means hours are offered on an as and when required basis.
Specific duties include:
- Taking and delivering meal orders to patients
- Washing dishes in a timely manner
- Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the cleaning schedule
- Assist in the preparation and assembly of the patient meal tray
Skills and Experiences:
Skills And Experience
- Experience working in a kitchen would be advantageous
- Exceptional time management skills
- Good literacy and communication skills
- Motivated and reliable, with the ability to work unsupervised
- Confident and capable of using computers and software
FAQ’s
What does a Food Services Assistant (FSA) do at Mercy Hospital?
An FSA helps deliver food and beverage services to patients, staff, and visitors. Duties include taking and delivering meal orders, washing dishes, cleaning according to schedules, and assisting in meal tray preparation.
2. Is this a full-time role?
No, this is a casual role, meaning hours are offered on an as-needed basis, with no fixed schedule.
3. Do I need previous experience to apply?
Previous experience in a kitchen setting is preferred but not required. However, strong time management, communication skills, and reliability are essential.
