Operational Officer (Food Services)

Ensure that patients and customers receive exceptional customer service and are served appropriate meals according to requirements whilst adhering to all relevant standard operating procedures, guidelines, duty statements and policies.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Operational Officers (Food Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Distribute, collect, and collate patient catering needs within a food services system
• Sterilise and clean equipment and/or utensils used in the work area
• Provide customer focused service at all service points
• Comply with the procedures set down in the Food Safety Management System and the Workplace Guidelines

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification or experience in a similar role would be well regarded.
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time (several positions, 40 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $32.33 - $34.86 per hour

About Us

Nutrition and Food Services department provides leadership for effective and efficient Nutrition and Hydration management in conjunction with the key stake holders.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC690006

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.