Hospitality Coordinator

An opportunity for a passionate and skilled hospitality worker to lead and coordinate catering and housekeeping services at Central Queensland's first hospice. 

• Contribute meaningfully to the provision of hospice care
• A dedicated, positive, and supportive small team
• Work in a new purpose-built and home-like community facility

About Us

Fitzroy Community Hospice (FCH) is a community-driven, not-for-profit charitable organisation established in direct response to the need for greater access to community-based palliative care in Central Queensland. Governed by a Board of Directors, FCH has grown in 3 years from an “idea” to a home-like 11-bed hospice facility; with a planned opening in early June 2024. As an alternative to hospital or home-based palliative care, FCH will provide the full spectrum of subacute palliative care, including short term symptom management, transitional care between hospital and home, and care in the last weeks and days of life. It is envisaged that an integrated model of care with Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service will improve patient and family experiences at the end of life.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and leads the preparation of appetising and nutritious meals for patients in accordance with their specific needs and preferences, and catering on an as needed basis for families & carers, meetings, and onsite functions;
• Coordinates the housekeeping program at FCH, with assistance;
• Oversees catering and cleaning stock control at FCH, and undertakes the efficient purchase of food and relevant supplies and consumables;
• Coordinates with assistance, other staff and volunteers involved in the provision of hospitality services;
• Champions hygiene and food safety standards and delivers training for FCH staff and volunteers, as required.

Position Requirements:

Personal Competencies:

• Compassion: operates in an empathetic, non-judgemental, and fair manner respecting the diverse needs of the community;
• Integrity: demonstrates sound ethics and trustworthiness;
• Effective communication: possesses the ability to engage, develop relationships, and effectively communicate with patients, families & carers, other staff and volunteers;
• Discretion: handles sensitive and confidential information appropriately;
• Self–motivation: works independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating both the ability to take instruction and initiative when appropriate;
• Flexibility: a willingness and ability to respond to changing care/task requirements in a timely and collaborative way;
• Time-Management: ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks seeking assistance/support when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Experience providing hospitality services in a healthcare setting;
• Experience coordinating volunteers is highly desirable;
• Advanced food safety, hygiene, and infection control skills and knowledge are desirable;
• Computer skills sufficient to plan menus and order supplies online.

Qualifications:

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willing to complete;
• Current Queensland Drivers’ Licence.

Other Requirements (prior to employment):

• Satisfactory National Police Check;
• Evidence of immunity to Vaccine Preventable Diseases. 

Pay and Conditions

Permanent part time 0.5 to 0.7 FTE 

Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience 

Generous not-for-profit salary sacrificing entitlement

Commencement from 13th May 2024 (or thereabouts)

Application Process

Applications close 24th April 2024.

Apply Now as FCH reserves the right to offer shortlisted candidates an interview at any time and make an offer of employment prior to the close date, if appropriate.

To apply for the position please click the apply now button and upload your Resume and a Covering Letter (maximum 1 page) addressing the Key Duties & Responsibilities and Position Requirements.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Beth Thomas on 0409228*** or email *****@fitzroyhospice.org.au