Patient Food Services Team Leader at Cabrini HEALTH

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Food Safety Management, HACCP Compliance, Staff Rostering, Customer Service, Time Management, Interpersonal Communication, Resource Management, Performance Management, Risk Management, Dietary Requirement Knowledge, Operational Efficiency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Patient Food Services Team Leader Permanent Part Time position (30hrs per week Monday-Thursday PM shifts) Malvern location We’re building for the better! By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year. At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally. How you will make an impact Cabrini’s Food Preparation team is seeking an experienced and motivated Patient Food Services Team Leader to lead our patient food service operations at our Malvern campus. This role is responsible for ensuring staffing requirements meet operational needs for meal data collation, meal delivery, and meal collection, while supporting the delivery of safe, timely, and patient-centred meal services. Key responsibilities include: Lead, supervise, and develop the patient food services team, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. Oversee the delivery of safe, timely, and patient-focused meal services that meet dietary, nutritional, allergy, and texture modification requirements. Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, food safety regulations, and organisational policies. Manage staffing, rosters, stock levels, and resources to maintain operational efficiency and budget targets. Drive excellent customer service by responding to patient feedback and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Support staff training, performance, and ongoing professional development. Promote a culture of safety, risk management, and quality improvement across all food service operations. What we’re looking for Current Food Handlers Certificate. Food Safety Supervisor Certificate of Attainment. Ongoing commitment to professional development within the catering or food services industry. Demonstrated experience leading and supervising a team. Previous experience within a healthcare or hospital environment is highly regarded. Strong understanding of HACCP principles and food safety requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong customer service focus and professional approach. Effective time management and prioritisation skills. Cabrini Offers Tax savings - increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging up to $18,850 per annum Attractive remuneration with guaranteed annual increases + 13% superannuation & 17.5% annual leave loading Access to a range of staff benefits including retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services Located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter Club Excellent workplace culture in a mission-based, values driven healthcare organisation To view the full position description click here Enquiries to: Justin Dowd, Group Food and Domestic Manager, 9508 1354 Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Working for Cabrini Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years. There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries. Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential. Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended. With more than 4000 staff and several campuses, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career. Cabrini employs health professionals in the medical, nursing and allied health fields as well as employing staff in management, administration, finance, hotel services, logistics, engineering, communications and other support services. About Us Cabrini is a Catholic charitable organisation inspired by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This order was founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini who was canonised in 1946 and later proclaimed Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. We are a community of care, reaching out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all we serve. With more than 4300 staff, 1000 accredited medical practitioners and several locations, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the patient food services team to ensure the safe and timely delivery of meals meeting specific dietary and nutritional requirements. Manage staffing, rosters, and HACCP compliance while driving continuous improvement based on patient feedback.