Food Services Assistant

**We’re seeking a casual Food Service Assistant to join our Food Services Team at Buderim Private Hospital**

**Remuneration Value**:
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**$24.79 - $26.61 p/h** + Super + $15,900 NFP Salary Packaging Value + Shift Penalties/Allowances + Free Staff Parking- At Buderim Private Hospital, we have a deep and real connection to the Sunshine Coast. With experience that’s 40 years in the making, we’re a world-class hospital driven by a desire to consistently exceed the needs and expectations of our patients, their families and the community. We put our patients at the centre of everything we do. For us, that means partnering with them to deliver personalised, quality care that’s tailored to their needs.- Our wide range of services including Maternity, Intensive Care, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Urology and Urodynamics, Cancer Care, General Medicine, Renal and Respiratory Services, Endocrinology, Mental Health, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Ear Nose and Throat, Orthopaedic, Oral and Maxillofacial, Rehabilitation, Endoscopic Services and much more. We also operate the Sunshine Coast's first private Emergency Centre - another example of our continued commitment to supporting the region.**The Role**:

- The role of this multi-skilled position is to provide an effective and quality patient related support service as an integral part of Total Personal Care. Staff in this position you will be required to undertake duties associated with, food preparation, meal delivery, meal distribution, cleaning, linen services and waste disposal.- You will demonstrate:
- Experience in high volume catering in a health environment
- Knowledge of HACCP based food safety system
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Demonstrated ability to work productively, individually and as a team member
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster

**What we offer**:

- Together with The Wesley Hospital, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and St Stephen's Hospital, we are part of UnitingCare, the largest not-for-profit provider of healthcare and community services in the state, and home to over 17, 000 employees and 9, 000 volunteers.- Our mission is to improve the health of individuals and their families. We differentiate ourselves by living out our values to optimise patient care and experience through committed and inspired leadership and the dedication of our people. We believe in rewarding and recognising our people through:
- Flexible work-life balance opportunities, including family-friendly rostering
- Increase your take-home pay with not-for-profit salary packaging options of $15, 900
- Employee Referral Program, refer someone to any UnitingCare Hospital, and when they are successful you’ll receive a $1,500 reward*
- Professional development, through Graduate Certificates, skills development courses, bursaries, grants and partnerships with leading Universities
- Extensive career progression opportunities across our hospital group
- One-on-one support from pastoral care team & employee assistance programs
- Access to _Inspire_ portal - discounts on hundreds of retailers, travel & accommodation providers
- Hospital admissions discounts as well as discounted health insurance & gym memberships-
**Please Note**:To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at Uniting Care Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and Uniting Care's vaccination policy requirements, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet Uniting Care's mandate of receiving
- _all recommended doses of _approved Covid-19 vaccines
- _ (including boosters) approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration_ and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.- Our approach is simple - everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care._
- UnitingCare as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. You can learn more about UnitingCare's Reconciliation Action Plan _
- here_
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**Selection Criteria**
- Essential: This is a casual opportunity. Do you have any restrictions on your availability during any times or days?
- Essential: Do you have unlimited working entitlements in Australia as an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Passport Hol