Assist in coordinating the operational production and delivery of food across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) ensuring high standards of service delivery, food quality and a consumer focused approach.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Assistant Manager (Food Services Production) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
* Ensure all food and beverage is prepared in accordance with menus, standardised recipes and the Food Safety Plan
* Responsible for the production section of the Delegate Food Service System
* Assist with the development and actioning of departmental key performance indicators
* Ensure that all employees maintain safe work practices
* Utilise sound knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
* Certificate III in commercial cooking or equivalent qualification recognised in Australia
* Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
* Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
* Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
* Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
* Flexible work options
* Career Development
* Salary Packaging
* Modern Facilities
* Diverse Work Culture
* Research Opportunities
* 12.75% super
* 17.5% leave loading
Salary
* Permanent full time
* Base salary ranging from $84 962 - $93 556 per annum
About Us
The Nutrition and Food Services department is committed to safe, effective optimal nutrition management for adult and paediatric patients as wells as education and training, credentialing and scope of clinical practice and health outcomes.
About Gold Coast Health
* Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
* Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
* More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
* Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
* Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
* A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
* Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 29 May 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC682483
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.