Relief Cook

Keep essential hospital services running smoothly by providing operational direction to catering, cleaning, linen and support operations with a focus on quality, efficiency and patient care

Coordinate stock, rations and equipment while ensuring accurate documentation, infection control compliance and effective waste management practices.
Support high-performing teams by supervising daily operations, maintaining service standards and delivering nutritious meals to established guidelines.

Join a role where your leadership and operational expertise make a real difference every day…..apply now!

for our Central West communities

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuously

What's involved – Provide assistance and support to the Rural Cook Supervisor with the ability to work in a team environment where quality client care is the principal goal of the service.

Provide a high-quality food service to clients and personnel while supervising and coordinating daily work processes/practices to ensure high quality services are provided and maintained to all clients.

You will be required to undertake all cleaning duties in all areas of the Hospital and associated facilities to infection control standards, assist in the preparation and serving of meals to patients, staff and meals on wheels clients, assist in the process of laundering and undertake waste disposal management practices as required to the waste management guidelines.

 About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself.  Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.

Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.

As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:

• generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
• salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
• 17.5% annual leave loading;
• career development opportunities.

The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it.  Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.

First impressions count - Slay the application process by:

• Submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.
• Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
• Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.

For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.