Food Services Coordinator

St John of God Midland Public Hospital we provide a comprehensive range of services including emergency medicine, critical care, day chemotherapy, paediatric care, aged and stroke care, maternity and general surgery. 

Our 307-bed public hospital is operated under a public-private partnership between the State Government and St John of God Health Care. 

Our Services include wide range of public health care services for people in Midland and surrounding communities. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, public maternity care, Aboriginal pregnancy and maternity support through Moort Boojari Mia, acute mental health treatment and medical and surgical care. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food Services Coordinator to coordinate the daily operations of the Food Services Department and support the delivery of high-quality catering services across the hospital.

Reporting to the Manager Catering Services, this role is responsible for providing leadership to the Food Services team, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, safely and in accordance with Australian Dietary Guidelines, food safety standards

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Food Services Department.
• Leading, supporting and developing a team of Food Services caregivers to deliver exceptional service.
• Managing staff rostering and workforce resources to ensure effective service delivery.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and performance development activities within the department.
• Monitoring and maintaining food safety, HACCP compliance and quality standards.
• Coordinating departmental audits, compliance activities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Managing departmental ordering requirements, equipment and operational supplies.
• Monitoring meal statistics and departmental reporting requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.
• Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring workplace health and safety requirements are met.

To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience in catering, food services or hospitality operations, together with proven leadership capabilities in a coordinator, supervisory or team leader capacity. You will have a strong understanding of food safety requirements, HACCP principles and quality standards, and be committed to delivering safe, efficient and customer-focused services. Your ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture, will be key to your success.

You will also possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate resources effectively and build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Strong computer literacy, sound administrative skills and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $81,827 to $88,109, plus 12% superannuation

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Free on-site parking
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact, Mark Sloan, Manager Catering Services on (08) 9462 4145.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.