Casual Food Service Officer
This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes
Provide exceptional food services within a healthcare setting, supporting patient wellbeing through efficient meal delivery, food preparation and high-quality customer service.

About this role
About the role
As a Food Services Officer, you will play an important role in supporting patient care by assisting with the preparation, plating and distribution of meals, as well as maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Working as part of the Dietetics and Food Service team at STARS, you will help ensure patients receive quality food services in a safe and efficient environment.
This role offers a varied and hands-on workload, including food preparation, meal delivery, dishwashing, cleaning and general kitchen duties. You will work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment, providing excellent customer service while contributing to the smooth operation of patient food services.
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:
- Prepare, plate and distribute patient meals and beverages in line with dietary requirements and approved procedures.
- Undertake kitchen operations including dishwashing, tray stripping, trolley handling and cleaning duties.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace cleanliness standards at all times.
- Deliver efficient customer-focused service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Safely perform manual handling tasks and work across a seven-day rotating roster.
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, flexible, 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 great 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
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Job details
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Position status Casual |
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Position type Non Standard Hours |
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Occupational group Health - Health Service Support |
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Classification OO2 |
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Workplace Location Brisbane - North |
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Job ad reference QLD/STR695200 |
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Closing date 02-Nov-2026 |
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Yearly salary |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Total remuneration |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Several casual positions |
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Contact person
Kiran Paul |
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Contact details
(07) 3647 7076
Access the National Relay Service |
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Attachments
STR695200 Role Description (PDF, 476KB)
Role Description Application Support (PDF, 860KB) Application Kit Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB) Application Kit |
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