Mercy Food Services currently has an exciting opportunity for a casual  Stores Person / Driver to join the team.  

In this role, you will work primarily as a Store Person, and we expect that you will act in the role of Driver once a week. You’ll deliver to external venues and Mater Hospitals between Mackay and Bundaberg and into Emerald. As the Store Person, you will be responsible for deliveries to Mercy Food Services and support tasks which shall assist in providing high quality hygiene and cleaning assistance. 

Salary range: $30.48 - $33.05 (Operational Lvl 2) per hour + leave loading + superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing 

As the Store Person, you will: 

• Receive goods delivered to Mercy Food Services in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, and complete Food Safety Documentation as required 
• Advise the Food Services Administration Assistant that are not complete or products requiring return 
• Ensure that all products delivered are stored in accordance with the Food Safety Plan
• Complete general cleaning tasks to assist in maintaining a clean environment as required 
• Perform washroom duties as required ensuring all dishes, pot/pans etc. are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised prior to use
• Perform Kitchen Hand duties as required 

As the Driver, you will: 

• Check and complete all documentation relating to dispatch and good delivery as per the Food Safety Plan 
• Ensure products are complete and ready on the transport trolleys as per dispatch sheets 
• Ensure all food product is delivered to clients as per the delivery schedule 
• Complete vehicle checks and documentation related to MFS vehicles as per the Food Safety Plan 
• Advise the Food Services Manager when regular scheduled services are due for MFS Vehicles 
• Ensure Mercy Food Service Equipment is returned in a sound condition 
• Check vehicle refrigeration temperatures and monitor during journey 
• Clean vehicles as per the weekly cleaning program
• Perform stores duties as required 

About you 

To be successful in your application, you will have: 

• Driver license - MR or higher 
• Understanding of food safety principles and basic hygiene 
• An ability to achieve goals and objectives with minimal supervision 
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills 

Desirable 

• Previous truck driving experience 
• Food Safety Certificate 
• Experience in a commercial cleaning application 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

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Applications close on 21st November. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.