Your Role at St John of God, Midland Hospital The Patient Food Services Supervisor supports the delivery of high-quality meal services to patients, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and compliance with food safety and hospital standards. Working closely with the Manager Catering Services, the role oversees daily food service operations, including meal distribution, staff supervision, and rostering. in this role you will ensure efficient service delivery, support staff performance, and contributes to a positive patient experience through timely, accurate, and compassionate food service. This is a Permanent part-time position, working 60 hours per fortnight. The Position Act as a role model within the Catering Department, demonstrating exemplary conduct, safe food handling, and promoting a supportive, team-oriented workplace. Responsible for the service levels in the distribution of daily food requirements. Monitor and maintain high standards of customer and patient service delivery Menu and service planning, including reviewing recipes and meal schedules, in consultation with the Manager Catering Services and Dietitian Assist with the implementation and review of cleaning routines to ensure compliance with HDWA and Infection Control guidelines Ensure all food safety standards, compliance documentation, codes of practice, and legislative requirements are met and maintained Support the Manager Catering Services with recruitment, induction, and ongoing staff training Manage caregiver rosters and annual leave to maintain effective service levels Monitor and manage stock requisitioning (perishable and non-perishable items) and liaise with suppliers as required Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly audits to meet Hospital Food Safety Plan and Quality Management requirements Contribute to food, dietetic, and quality improvement initiatives and implement recommended changes Participate in departmental quality groups and taskforces as required Represent the Manager Catering Services at meetings when required The Position Requirements You will demonstrate supervisory experience within similar role and possess experience in rostering and in delivering performance development appraisals. Knowledge of and experience in Safe food handling practices (HACCP and Food Safety) and demonstrated knowledge and exposure to special dietary controls, will be essential to this role. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential to lead diverse teams, support safe work practices, and engaging effectively with patients and customers. Candidates must also possess strong organisational, numeracy, and computer skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and confidently use Microsoft Office. We Can Offer You Salary: $68,956 to $70,179 per annum, plus 12% superannuation Permanent part-time position, working 30 hours per week Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation, or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation Free on-site parking Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. For any enquiries, please contact Mark Sloan, Manager Catering Services on 9462 4145. If suitable candidates are identified advertisement will close prior to listed date. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
