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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary  WHA-5  $1,155.00 - $1,166.60 per week + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time
• 4 days on 2 days off rotating roster
• 12pm - 8.38pm
• 6am - 2.38pm 

About the Role

As the Senior Food Service Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in the coordination of daily food service operations, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and service delivery. Reporting to the Employee Services Co-ordinator, you’ll be responsible for guiding and supporting Distribution staff, including Catering Assistants and Kitchen Hands, while maintaining smooth workflows across the team.

You’ll work closely with other supervisors, team leaders, managers, the food service dietitian and ancillary staff to ensure food services are delivered efficiently and safely. You will also follow direction from the Quality, Food Safety and Systems Co-ordinator to meet all relevant compliance requirements. This is a dynamic opportunity for an experienced supervisor to take on a rewarding leadership role in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

About You

You’re a motivated and organised individual with strong leadership qualities, ready to thrive in a fast-paced catering environment where quality and teamwork matter.

• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills, with the ability to supervise teams and maintain high standards under pressure.

• Demonstrated experience in catering services and staff supervision, with confidence in using computers and common software programs.

• Solid knowledge of food handling and hygiene practices, WHS principles, and commitment to quality and customer service.

• Able to work independently with initiative, relate respectfully to all staff, and communicate fluently in both written and spoken English.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 901570

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 6 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 901570 RD Senior Supervisor WHA5 - TQEH Food Services.pdf

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