Patient Food Services Supervisor

We are seeking motivated and experienced Patient Food Services Assistant Supervisors to support the Patient Kitchen Coordinator in supervising kitchen staff and ensuring the safe efficient delivery of high-quality food services to patients.

This is a full-time position requiring full working rights and the flexibility to work morning and afternoon shifts across a 7 day rotating roster.

What youll do:
Supervise and support Patient Food Services staff on shift ensuring clear communication and effective teamwork.
Ensure compliance with HACCP food safety plans food hygiene standards and infection control protocols.
Oversee safe storage preparation and presentation of patient meals according to menu and quality standards.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas and equipment adhering to health and safety requirements.
Report and escalate staff issues incidents and equipment faults to management promptly.

What youll bring:
Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent (Infection Control Certificate desirable).
Previous experience leading a team in food service or kitchen operations; healthcare environment experience preferred.
Strong communication time management and organisational skills.
Positive flexible attitude with a commitment to safety and quality improvement.
Professional presentation and adherence to uniform and hygiene standards.

Working for the Downer Group means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. Youll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Opportunities for training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
• Highly competitive employee exclusive discounts and benefits scheme.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching counselling financial advice legal advice and more.

Why Downer

At Downer we plan create and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

Were proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally youll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• : healthcare discounts great savings on retail purchases car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26000 people across Australia New Zealand and the Pacific our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives backgrounds and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Māori and Pasifika Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer we support flexibility that works for your life inclusive leadership that values your voice and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process just let us know were here to help you put your best foot forward.

Please note:As a pre-requisite for this role successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and immunisation evidence.