Assistant Food Services Site Coordinator

at  Queensland Health

About the role
Under the supervision and delegation of the Site Coordinator Food Services Community and Oral Health Directorate (COH), the purpose of this role to be responsible for the coordination and supervision of Food Services staff to ensure a high standard of Food Services is achieved in accordance with current operating model, governance, standards including relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

• Coordinate and oversee the work practices, rostering, performance, efficiency and productivity of OO3 and OO2 Food Service staff and ensure all duties are carried out safely, effectively and efficiently to meet relevant standards and legislation.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure the motivation of the Food Service team to deliver services at a consistently high standard. Take a leading and supportive role in promoting cooperation and teamwork.
• Under the specialist advice and supervision of the Site Coordinator Food Services COH review and revise operating methodology, materials, equipment, environment/utilities, and staffing needs to ensure maximum efficiency, operating safety and a high standard of product, service reliability and delivery.
• Act as the Food Safety Officer for Zillmere RTCP and Halwyn Centre ensuring the compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations and the ongoing maintenance and auditing of the Food Safety Program in consultation with and under the direction of the Site Coordinator Food Services COH.
• Actively participate in Food Services quality activities.
• Oversees completion and maintains compliance of organisational and departmental mandatory training requirements.
• Coordinating and maintaining compliance for the completion of Performance Development Plans for supervisory and base level staff
• Under specialist advice and supervision of the Site Coordinator Food Services COH manage any performance, HR and capability issues. Participate in the resolution of grievances, leave and entitlement queries.

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.

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.
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