Casual opportunity to assist in the provision of a high-quality nutrition and food service to patients of the facility by assisting in the preparation, plating, presentation, and delivery of meals/food services. To clean and maintain specified areas within the facility.

Job details

About the role

Casual opportunity to assist in the provision of a high-quality nutrition and food service to patients of the facility by assisting in the preparation, plating, presentation, and delivery of meals/food services. To clean and maintain specified areas within the facility.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Responsible for the production and presentation of high quality and accurate food items for patients/residents/clients at each site.
• Ensure food preparation, production and distribution methods are all in accordance with current standards, recipes, procedures, guidelines, and work schedules.
• Responsible for the direct supervision and assistance of staff in the carrying out of operational duties especially in the production and distribution areas.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Food Services Site Coordinator, Site Coordinator Food Services, Nutrition Assistants, Quality Supervisors, Nursing staff and Dieticians.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

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

Documents

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

• Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit
  
  COH653817 - Role Description (PDF, 523KB)
  Role Description