Overview
Join to apply for the Food Services Assistant role at UnitingCare Queensland. Casual opportunity available. Location: Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast. Remuneration: $29.02 - $31.15 per hour + Casual Loading + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances.
Make a meaningful difference with Buderim Private Hospital. As one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest hospitals, we provide a comprehensive range of surgical and medical services using the latest technology. This includes emergency, maternity, intensive care, cardiovascular, obstetric and gynaecology, urology, cancer care, general medicine, renal and respiratory services, orthopaedic and mental health care, among many others. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a deep connection to the Sunshine Coast.
Your part in our Buderim Hospital team
As a Patient Services Assistant, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!
Responsibilities
- Assist with the timely assembly, delivery and collection of meals to patients and work collaboratively with clinical staff to ensure all patients with special dietary requirements/changes are addressed and met
- Act as quality control to ensure all meals are presented to a high standard and are appropriate for each patient, escalating issues where required
- Ensure a high standard of hygiene and safety throughout the food services department that complies with the hospital food safety program
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HACCP principles in accordance with the hospital’s food safety program
- Demonstrate a passion for customer service and recognise the importance your role plays in providing an exceptional customer experience
What makes a difference for us
- Flexibility to work across all shifts - mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends
- Previous experience in a food service or hospitality team environment preferably within a Healthcare industry
- Demonstrated understanding and competencies in manual handling training, chemical use, hand hygiene and food safety
- Ability to work well in a team and support a positive team environment
- Basic numeracy, literacy, verbal communication and interpersonal skills including ability to read, measure accurately and perform basic math skills
- Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements
What makes a difference for you
- NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take-home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills up to $15,900 and meal entertainment up to $2,650 per annum
- Adaptable work arrangements to support work-life balance
- A recognition and rewards platform, including employee discounts, wellbeing and assistance programs
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, after 6 months service, in addition to government schemes
- Diversity and inclusive leave options for significant cultural events
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself and grow
- A positive, inclusive team environment based on respect and shared values
Additional information
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children; address child abuse and neglect appropriately; and prevent harm within our services.
Diversity & Inclusion: Our approach is to welcome everyone. We are committed to equal opportunities for all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged.
Safe workplace: We are dedicated to keeping children, young people and the elderly safe in our services, workplaces and communities.
Employment details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Casual
- Job function: Food Services / Customer Service
- Industries: Non-profit Organizations
Note: This posting includes only the responsibilities and qualifications pertinent to the Food Services Assistant role and excludes unrelated job postings or extraneous site content.
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📌 Food Services Assistant
🏢 UnitingCare - Queensland
📍 Sunshine Coast Regional