Patient-Focused Cook & Kitchen Operations

Queensland Government; Roma; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Diversity & inclusion

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Operational Services Officer - Cook to support patients and the health care team by delivering safe, nutritious meals and maintaining high kitchen standards across our facilities in the Darling Downs region.

You will work with the team to prepare meals, ensure food safety, support stock management and process improvements, and contribute to a compassionate, inclusive workplace with flexible arrangements and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing food in a commercial kitchen, hospitality or healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Commitment to delivering reliable, person-centred service with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing quality meals that support health, wellbeing and positive patient experiences.
• Ensuring safe food handling practices and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and compliance.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver responsive catering services across the facility.
• Helping improve kitchen processes, stock management and service outcomes.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Operational Services Officer - Cook to support patients and the health care team by delivering safe, nutritious meals and maintaining high kitchen standards across our facilities in the Darling Downs region.

You will work with the team to prepare meals, ensure food safety, support stock management and process improvements, and contribute to a compassionate, inclusive workplace with flexible arrangements and development opportunities.