Food Services Team Leader

Are you a friendly and enthusiastic individual seeking a rewarding career?

Northern Beaches Hospital is looking to employ a Food Services Team Leader to join their busy department. You will work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment that strives to deliver outstanding healthcare to our patients. 

As a Food Services Team Leader your responsibilities will include: 

• Supervision of food service assistants and general administration
• Timely and efficient distribution of all meals
• Meeting all requirements of the Food safety Plan
• Oversees catering requirements for functions and meetings within the hospital
• Is a role model to peers and maintains positive staff morale through effective teamwork
• Staff roasters and scheduling
• Upholds a professional and customer focused work ethic
• Mentor to new staff, assists in new staff training
• Works on the floor as a hands on Food Services Team Leader

To be Successful in the role  

• Previous experience in hospitality as a Team Leader
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong understanding of WH&S
• Commitment to achieve continuous quality improvement
• Ensures kitchen and equipment are cleaned and maintained as required
• Maintains appropriate staffing levels to meet KPIs
• Good knowledge of therapeutic diets pertaining to acute care
• Provides support, direction and training to new or less experienced staff
• Demonstrates good time management skills and motivation
• Undertakes a leading role in coordination of quality activities in the kitchen
• Accepts direction from Support Services Manager
• Supports staff in creating and achieving the goals of the Catering Department
• Actively participates in staff appraisals, assisting in goal
• Identification and personal, professional development of staff
• Remains accountable for all actions
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Able to identify problems and develop strategies for resolution
• Able to implement and manage change effectively
• Willingness to find positive solutions to day-to-day issues
• Maintain all relevant documentation
• Ensure incidents and hazards are reported in line with the hospital policy and procedure

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.