Are you seeking a casual opportunity for hands-on role? Become a part of a dedicated catering team, delivering high-quality food services that meet nutritional and food safety standards.
You'll perform a variety of tasks including meal preparation, plating, beverage service, cleaning, stock management, and client interaction—all while maintaining high infection control standards and working cooperatively with colleagues across the facility.
If you're reliable, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in supporting the health and wellbeing of others through food service, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply and make a valuable contribution
Operational Services provides a catering, housekeeping, ward support and fire safety and security service to the entire Gladstone Hospital facility and surrounds. The Ward Support Service includes patient assistance and porterage, waste and linen removal as well as the specialist functions of orthopaedic casting, operating theatre and mortuary assistance.
About the role:
Provide quality environmental cleaning, catering and linen services to the clients of the Gladstone Hospital facility. To support our patients, clients, families, and communities to take care of themselves and each other. Work with our partners to connect our services and operate safely and sustainably every day.
* Perform cleaning duties according to the Queensland Health Cleaning Guidelines and within designated times by following routine procedures and established techniques.
* Cleaning duties include (but are not limited to): light and heavy cleaning tasks, high and low cleaning including walls, windows, ceilings, furniture and fittings and dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing and sweeping (outdoors only).
* Assist in food services functions, by following routine procedures and established techniques to complete tasks as directed.
* Required to operate individually through a variety of duties including but not limited to salad, sandwich and vegetable preparation, plating of meals, beverage service, delivery of meals, morning and afternoon teas, client contact, cleaning, and stock management.
* Working in Catering requires you to ensure the food service function meets the required nutritional and food safety standards.
About you:
While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in Health Support Services would be well regarded.
What we offer:
* An hourly rate between $39.05 - $41.66 p.h. (includes 25% casual loading)
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Additional Benefits
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5F644510
Applications close: Sunday, 17 August 2025
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