We’re seeking a Team Leader to join our Food Services Department in a permanent, full-time position.

Remuneration Value: $30.18 - $31.60 p/hour (FTE $59,644 - $62,440) + 10.5% Super + $15,900 NFP Salary Packaging Value + Shift Penalties/Allowances + Discounted Onsite Staff Parking.

For generations of Queenslanders, The Wesley Hospital has provided care through life’s journey — from birth into childhood, to adulthood and to end of life. As one of Australia’s iconic and largest private, not-for-profit hospitals, we’re proud of the valued role we play in the Queensland community. Here, more than 800 Visiting Medical Practitioners and 2,000 staff come together to provide care for our community.

Our Support Services consists of 220+ team members, vital to providing our behind-the-scenes patient experience.  We’re passionate about providing the highest quality cuisine and services with a patient-centric approach.

The Role:

We have an opportunity for an experienced Hospitality professional to join our Food Services Team in a Team Leader position, as we transition towards an on demand, hotel-style room service model.

The Team Leader will be responsible for the delivery and supervision of all front of house activities within the Food Services Department.

Providing hands on leadership, you will be involved in day to day operations such as meal preparation and food delivery, processing and assisting customer meal orders utilising our new digital menu software, maintaining stock levels and minimising food wastage and providing a high-level customer experience.

Managing staff rosters effectively to ensure full coverage, the Team Leader will also provide flexibility to rotate through all shifts to support the team, complete progress reports, appraisals and assist in the recruitment of new employees into the Food Services Department.

This position is required to work across a roster spanning Monday to Sunday (inclusive), between the hours of 5:00am and 9:00pm, on a 7-day rotating roster.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Entry level food safety for the Health & Community sector - HLTFSE001
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Desirable)
• Previous experience in a supervisory role in a food service and/or hospitality environment providing customer service
• Demonstrated understanding and competencies in manual handling training, chemical use, hand hygiene and food safety
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage several tasks at a time, using initiative and flexibility
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Ability to read, measure accurately and perform basic math skills
• Sound computer literacy and good telephone etiquette

Please note:

These roles require a degree of physical fitness as you will be working on your feet all day. This may include lifting kitchen equipment and/or pushing heavy trolleys throughout the kitchen and hospital environment.

What we offer:

Together with Buderim Private Hospital, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and St Stephens 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:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options: allocate up to $15,900 of your pre-taxable income to everyday expenses, increasing take-home pay
• One-on-one support from pastoral care team & employee assistance programs
• Retail, Health Insurance and Gym Membership Discounts
• Access to non-taxable meal & entertainment card
• Hospital admissions discounts
• Additional paid parental leave, education leave & additional leave purchases.
• Discounted onsite parking

Apply Now:

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process.

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. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.