Acting Hospitality Team Lead – Aged Care Operations

Churches of Christ in Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Discounts on health insurance

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Churches of Christ in Queensland – Urraween QLD is seeking an experienced Hospitality Team Leader to coordinate hospitality services at Fair Haven Residential Aged Care in Hervey Bay. This temporary fill-in/acting role covers catering, kitchen operations, cleaning and laundry to deliver nutritious meals and a welcoming environment.

You will lead staff and volunteers, ensure menus meet dietary needs, manage stock, and uphold food safety and aged care standards.

Qualifications

• Chef trade qualification or equivalent hospitality experience.
• Experience in catering and hospitality operations.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards.
• Leadership or team coordination experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full working rights (no sponsorship available).
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal preparation and ensure menus meet residents’ dietary requirements
• Oversee kitchen, laundry and cleaning operations in line with regulatory standards
• Manage stock ordering, rotation and quality control
• Support compliance with food safety and aged care accreditation standards
• Lead and support hospitality staff and volunteers
• Maintain a high standard of service delivery for residents and staff

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Catering operations

Food safety

Communication

Full working rights

Job description

Churches of Christ in Queensland – Urraween QLD is seeking an experienced Hospitality Team Leader to coordinate hospitality services at Fair Haven Residential Aged Care in Hervey Bay. This temporary fill-in/acting role covers catering, kitchen operations, cleaning and laundry to deliver nutritious meals and a welcoming environment.

You will lead staff and volunteers, ensure menus meet dietary needs, manage stock, and uphold food safety and aged care standards.