Cook - Dysart Hospital

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Dysart Hospital is seeking applications for a Cook to join their team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on producing quality food menu items for diverse clients and dietary requirements, with strong emphasis on ANFSA food safety standards.

Based in Dysart, the role operates within a 9-bed facility with 24-hour emergency services. Accommodation, transport or relocation is the applicant's responsibility. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Solid knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality menu items for diverse clients and dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene as per ANFSA guidance.
• Support the catering service to ensure timely meal production.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Role detailsThe Dysart Hospital is seeking applications for a Cook to join their team on a permanent basis.For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.This position is located in Dysart. Accommodation, transport and/or relocation is the responsibility of the successful applicant.Your opportunityThe purpose of this position is to provide an effective and efficient catering service through the production of quality food menu items, for a variety of clients and dietary requirements. This position has strong emphasis on food safety according to Australian New Zealand Safety Authority (ANFSA) and the Dysart Hospital Food Safety Plan.About the TeamDysart hospital is a 9-bed facility with a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, palliative care, respite care and management of telehealth conferencing. The scope of the hospital includes the Dysart and Middlemount Community Health centres which provide antenatal support, health promotion, specialist visits, and school health support. Dysart Health Service is in the Isaac Regional Shire in the town of Dysart, approximately 250km south-west from Mackay. A journey which takes approximately 2 hours.About our Hospital and Health ServiceMackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 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 offerCompetitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.