Medirest is built on the foundation of trust, integrity and openness and we care passionately about the role we play in the lives of those within our care. Whether it’s a welcoming smile and greeting from our porter, a barista serving a cup of coffee or a security guard helping someone to find their way, our purpose is to provide care and empathy in all interactions.

We are currently looking to appoint a Catering Supervisor based at the Calvary Mater Hospital and NSW Health Mental Health Centre in Waratah, Newcastle. Reporting to the Catering Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing support and supervision of the catering operation and team with particular focus on the Mental Health Centre food quality and service. This is a hands-on fulltime position requiring the successful applicant to be a confident, motivated, and focused professional willing and able to work within the structure of a healthcare setting. The successful applicant ideally will have a minimum of three years’ catering supervisory experience in a hospital or aged care setting.

Key Duties

• In collaboration with the catering management team, supervision of the catering operations ensuring compliance with all company standards, policies and procedures and legislative requirements
• High level focus on food safety and infection control through implementation and monitoring of relevant safety and hygiene procedures and practices
• Monitor food quality and service with particular focus on the Mental Health Centre
• Manage the catering roster including shift coverage and accurate payroll data entry
• Effectively communicate and liaise with multiple client stakeholders
• Maintain strong focus on patient/customer satisfaction
• Monitor stock and waste control processes
• Facilitate on the job staff training where required

The Person

• Previous experience in a catering supervisory role
• Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery qualification and willingness to undertake cooking duties when required
• Established positive and proactive people management skills
• Solution focused outlook with a keen eye for detail
• Well-developed accurate and professional administrative skills
• Large team rostering experience
• Experience in internal and external healthcare centered auditing processes
• Monday - Friday position (38 hours) requiring availability to work until 6pm each day

The Benefits 

• Work with a team focused on patient and client service
• Access to a wide variety of training and support that encourages your growth and development
• On-site parking and uniforms supplied
• Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts

This challenging position is an excellent career opportunity working for one of Australia's largest contract catering companies and requires an individual driven to excel in the next stage of their career. In line with the required legislation, a valid and current criminal record check and staff health clearance suitable to work within a NSW healthcare environment will be required as part of the standard recruitment and selection process for this position.

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