Lead a large-scale hospital food service operation that makes a genuine difference to patient care every day. Metro North Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator - Food Services to oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality food services at Caboolture Hospital.

About the role In this key leadership role, you will manage a team of approximately 80 staff and support the delivery of more than 480,000 meals annually across acute, subacute and mental health services. You will drive operational excellence, food safety compliance, workforce management, service improvement initiatives and a strong customer-focused culture.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

- Provide proven management and coordination of compliance with Industrial Awards and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements. Represent Caboolture Hospital Food Services by attending monthly meetings of the Local Consultative Forum.
- Coordinate and develop existing food safety systems, including demonstrated compliance with food safety legislation and the development, monitoring, compliance, and management of food safety plans for Caboolture Hospital.
- Responsible for identifying opportunities for service improvement through innovative solutions to operational and team problems and implementing strategies to manage change within the service while maintaining compliance with relevant policies and legislation.




- Responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient stock ordering and management (manually or via electronic food service/ procurement system), including the maintenance of accurate records to demonstrate compliance with the Food Safety Program and financial accountability.

Benefits when working for us

- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, adaptable, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so excellent to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

- CAB694871 Role Description (PDF)

Application Support (PDF)

Benefits for working with MN (PDF)

📌 Food Services Coordinator (Caboolture)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Caboolture