This is a Leading Cook role with Metro South Health based in South Brisbane, QLD, AU Metro South Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Leading Cook role at Metro South Health Step Into a Leadership Role in Food Services at Metro South Health Lead a dedicated food services team as a Permanent Full-Time Leading Cook based at Casuarina Lodge, Wynnum West within Metro South Health, ensuring high-quality meal services are delivered safely and efficiently to patients, staff and visitors. About This Role Your new role: Role As the Leading Cook, you will play a key role in supervising food service operations, supporting staff and ensuring high quality meal services are delivered in a busy healthcare environment by: Supervising operational food service staff to ensure meals are prepared and delivered according to dietary requirements and service standards Coordinating daily kitchen and food service operations to ensure efficiency and productivity Ensuring compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, and infection control standards Liaising with team leaders, clinical teams and dietetics staff to address feedback and improve services Supporting recruitment, staff training and performance development of food services team members Monitoring meal quality, food waste and service standards to maintain high levels of patient satisfaction Investigating and responding to patient and customer feedback or complaints About You You are an experienced food service professional with strong leadership capability who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality services by: Demonstrating experience working in a large commercial kitchen or food services environment Leading and supervising teams to achieve operational goals and service standards Applying strong knowledge of food safety regulations and food service best practice Communicating effectively with staff, patients and stakeholders across different teams Using sound organisational and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities Demonstrating strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and automated menu systems such as CBORD Supporting staff development through training, coaching and performance feedback Check out our quick tips and application essentials! What We Can Offer You Access to professional development and ongoing training Work that directly contributes to improving patient wellbeing and healthcare outcomes Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance where operationally possible You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs. About Us Operational Services Operational Services Provides And Co-ordinates a Diverse Range Of Services That Support The Clinical Divisions In The Delivery Of Client Centred Health Care. The Department Consists Of The Following Key Areas Porterage Services and Waste Management Services Environmental Services Patient Food Services Food Store Waste Disposal Business Support Recruitment Uniform Room INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care. We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply. We are better together. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Metro South Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Supervising food service operations Coordinating kitchen operations Monitoring meal quality Key Strengths Leadership in food services Food safety knowledge Communication skills Organisational skills Computer skills Staff development A Final Note: This is a role with Metro South Health not with Hatch.
