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About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

  What you'll be doing

• Fulfil the accountabilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values, as outlined above.
• Ensure ordering, food preparation, cooking production, presentation methods and distribution services are in accordance with the food safety program.
• Prepare meals for special dietary requirements
• Rotate stock and monitor the quality of stock received

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• An understanding and appreciation of the need for client/patient and facility confidentiality and privacy to be observed at all times.
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative, work with minimum of supervision, communicate and work cooperatively with other members of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good communication skills in relation to other staff, clients, and visitors.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of hygiene standards, infection control practises, food safety standards, workplace health and safety, total quality management, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination practises and behaviour as applied in the working environment.
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Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Possession of an Accredited Food Safety Supervisor qualification. It is a requirement of this position that the qualification must be obtained within three (3) months of commencement in the position if not already held.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.