Cook, Operational Services, Rural and Remote Services - Mossman

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Casual Cook to join the Operation Services team in Mossman. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and be part of a world-class, dynamic, and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

About us: 

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients, and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you: 

You have demonstrated high-level cooking skills and a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques of cookery including the use of commercial food preparation equipment effectively, safely and economically in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety legislation, demonstrated ability to ensure that a high standard of hygiene is maintained in accordance with the Food Safety programme, infectious control, and Queensland Health guidelines and you are confident to work without direct supervision while performing all cooking duties to the Queensland Health standards.

Your opportunity: 

Coordinate the provision of high-quality and efficient cooking service through production of quality food menu items for a variety of client diets.

Your role: 

• Coordinate the provision of high-quality and efficient catering service by ensuring that the food production and presentation methods are in accordance with standards, procedures, and work schedules.
• Coordinate the production and distribution services to ensure all meals are delivered in a timely manner and ensure that food portion control is in accordance with dietary requirements.
• Supervision of all catering staff ensuring that all Queensland Health hygiene standards and guidelines are maintained in the facility.
• Provide and record training for all kitchen staff on the correct methods of kitchen cleaning and catering functions, including chemical and equipment usage ensuring direction towards quality service and staff development. Ensure all kitchen staff attends mandatory training as required.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland )