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Operational Services Officer (Cook)
Yeppoon
Serve up more than just a meal - cook up a better life on the Capricorn Coast!
Love fast-paced kitchens, teamwork and making a real difference? This role serves up all three! Prepare high-quality meals that support patient health and wellbeing with ocean views and island adventures on your days off.
Based in vibrant Yeppoon, you’ll lead the kitchen, support your team, and keep the energy high. If you’re an upbeat, organised person who loves a fast-paced environment, this could be your dream role. Come and get cooking on the coast!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Services & Hospitality |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6E682422 |
| Closing date | 21-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 30.4 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Nicole Heumiller |
| Contact details | (07) 4913 3133 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Welcome to the stunning Capricorn Coast, where work-life balance comes with ocean views!
Based in the vibrant seaside town of Yeppoon, the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service lets you enjoy beautiful beaches, a tropical climate, and island adventures right on your doorstep. Just 45 minutes from Rockhampton, Yeppoon anchors a lively 150+ km stretch of coastal communities home to around 35,000 people.
It's a place where community spirit thrives and ocean breezes keep things fresh - the perfect spot to care for locals in one of Queensland's most beautiful corners. Not a bad office, right?
About the role:
- Whip up high-quality nutritional and dietary meals for patients and staff, nailing every Queensland Health and Food Standards requirement with flair.
- Lead the kitchen hustle - oversee all day-to-day food prep, supervise OO2 Catering Officers, and keep food safety and cleanliness standards sky-high.
- Team up with nurses, dietitians and staff to make sure every patient gets the right meal, while building a positive, fun, and professional kitchen vibe.
- Jump into staff training, quality improvement projects, paperwork, meetings, and workshops while keeping the positive vibes and strong work ethic flowing every day.
About you:
- You're a positive, upbeat team player with excellent communication skills who thrives in a busy, bustling hospital kitchen and loves working collaboratively with others.
- You have solid knowledge or the ability to quickly learn hospital menus, dietary requirements, recipes, catering equipment, food safety standards, and kitchen operations.
- You're a great organiser who can efficiently juggle tasks to meet tight meal service deadlines and enjoy guiding and supporting less experienced team members.
- You're comfortable using Microsoft Suite and are either already qualified or willing to complete a Food Safety Supervisor Course.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $83,100 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $35.04 - $36.73 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6E682422
Applications close: Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 12) 2025.
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