Role details

The Food and Linen Services Team at the Mackay Base Hospital are seeking applications for Food Service Assistants to join their team on a casual basis.

This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help identify potentially suitable applicants for future opportunities.

• If deemed suitable you will be contacted for additional selection processes (interview, reference checks and pre-employment checks) to further assess suitability for appointment.
• If you are placed in the talent pool, you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.
• By submitting an Expression of Interest, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy at Mackay Hospital and Health Service, please submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the Smart Jobs website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.

How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

 Your opportunity

• To assist in the provision of a high-quality nutrition and food service to patients/clients of Mackay Base Hospital.
• This position will be responsible for a 7-day week support service, providing patient meals. It is a support role to Menu Monitors, Cooks, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, Team Leader, Supervisor and Manager of Food and Linen.

About the Team

The Mackay Base Hospital provides a comprehensive healthcare environment that has been designed with a patient friendly approach to layout and location of services. Food Services provides approximately 200 meals three times a day to patients of the hospital, as well as three mid meals daily. Food is prepared using a Cook Fresh service model under strict Food Safety Guidelines.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service ( https://www.mackay.health.qld.gov.au/ )has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport