Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

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Job details

Role details

The Food and Linen Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Cook to join their team on a temporary basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

• Provide an effective and efficient Food Service whilst always adhering to organisational standards, policies and procedures.
• The purpose of this position is to provide an effective and efficient catering service through the production and provision of quality food menu items, for a variety of clients, allergies and dietary requirements.
• This position has strong emphasis on food safety according to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the accredited Mackay Base Hospital Food Safety Plan and the Queensland Health Nutrition Standards for Meals and Menus.
• This position will be responsible for a 7-day week support service, providing patient meals.  It is a support role to Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, Team Leader Food Services, Supervisor Linen Services, Supervisor Food Services and Manager Food and Linen Services.

About the Team

The Mackay Base Hospital provides a comprehensive healthcare environment that has been designed with a patient friendly approach to layout and location of services. Food Services plays an important role in the provision of a 7-day week service supporting the delivery of quality and cost-effective health service through the provision of nutritional meals to patients.

Food is prepared using a Cook Fresh service model under strict Food Safety Standards (FSANZ) and the Queensland Health Nutrition Standards for Meals and Menus. Food Services currently produces and provides over 18 000 meals and over 6 000 sandwiches per month, while additional services are provided to patients through means of three daily mid-meals.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Role Description (PDF, 288KB)
  Role Description