Enjoy the Far North lifestyle while working with Operational Services, Babinda Multi-Purpose Health Service, Rural and Remote Services team as an Operational Services Officer - Cook. Babinda Multi-Purpose Health Service services the people from Fishery Falls in the North, Eubenangee in the South and Bramston Beach to the East. Babinda MPHS provides expert evidence-based, patient/resident centred care for medical/stepdown/aged care patients and general practice patients of the facility with its multi-disciplinary team.

Job details

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About us:

Babinda Multi-Purpose Health Services has an emergency department,11 acute and 11 residential aged care beds, 4 consultation room clinics, 4 procedural spaces and 1 mental health consult room.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will provide efficient and effective delivery of food services, by maintaining compliance with established statutory regulations pertaining to safe and hygienic operations of the kitchen and the production of food menu items for a variety of diets.

About your role:

• Prepare, produce and present quality fresh food as required in the production/menu schedule including special diets, whilst complying with established standards and work schedules.
• In conjunction with the Snr Supervisor Operational Services, undertake menu planning, food rotation, ordering and receiving goods for the food service area.
• Work unsupervised and provide supervision to Operational Service staff working in the kitchen, in accordance with approved and established work practices.
• Work within a team environment and communicate effectively with other team members.
• Ensure work practices are in accordance with Food Safety Program and recognised Hospital Safety Regulations and report all hazardous situations to the Snr Supervisor Operational Services.
• Participate in educational and in-service programs to build and update knowledge within your work area (e.g. Nutrition and Food handling).

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

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. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

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

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH608733 Role Description - Extended (PDF, 815KB)
  Role Description