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Modbury Hospital - Assistant Catering Manager

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Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide
Categories: Healthcare, Catering, Management, Supervisor, Health & Wellbeing

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ISS is a global leader in workplace experience and facility management, and we’re proud to support healthcare environments where quality, safety, and care truly matter.

About the role:

Our team is growing, and we are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Catering Manager . Reporting to the Catering Manager – Health (SA), you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of healthcare food services, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of meals to patients, residents, visitors, and staff. Based at Modbury Hospital , the role will also provide support across ISS Health operations within the Adelaide metropolitan region as required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the Catering Manager in the effective day-to-day operation of the catering and food services department
- Coordinate and oversee meal production, plating, distribution, and service to ensure meals are delivered accurately, safely, and on time
- Ensure all catering operations comply with HACCP principles, food safety regulations, and healthcare standards
- Supervise, support, coach, and develop catering team members to achieve operational excellence
- Collaborate closely with dietitians, speech pathologists, nursing teams,



and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient dietary requirements are met accurately
- Monitor service quality, productivity, and operational performance
- Assist with rostering, workforce planning, and labour management
- Support budgeting, cost control, stock management, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Foster a positive workplace culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and customer service

About You:

- Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior hospitality or food services leadership role
- Experience within catering, hospitality, food services, or a healthcare catering environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu planning, product development, and food innovation
- Strong understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP principles, and industry best practices
- Proven experience leading and developing large operational teams
- Sound financial, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial management capability
- Experience using CARPS, Delegate, or similar operational systems
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and time management skills
- Ability to engage, motivate,



and inspire teams while maintaining high performance standards

Additional Requirements:

- Flexibility to work across multiple SA Health sites.
- Ability to successfully complete pre-employment medical assessments and background checks.
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to undertake SA Health Worker Category A immunisation requirements.
- Highly competitive remuneration package reflective of your experience and leadership capability
- Access to wellbeing programs supporting mental, financial, and physical health
- Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive leadership team environment
- Reward and Recognition Program with access to discounts and offers from major Australian retailers

At ISS, every role contributes to a greater purpose—supporting better healthcare outcomes through exceptional service. You’ll be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and innovation while offering real opportunities to grow your career.

Our Commitment:

ISS fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTIQA+ communities. We are committed to fair pay and a secure working environment.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:

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📌 Modbury Hospital - Assistant Catering Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand
📍 Adelaide