Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism)Government - State (Government & Defence)Contract/Temp, Casual/Vacation, Part timeTemporary Part time opportunity to perform all duties associated with the preparation and cooking of patient food requirements to ensure a quality meal service which meets the necessary dietary requirements within Qld Health guidelines.About the role Temporary Part time opportunity to perform all duties associated with the preparation and cooking of patient food requirements to ensure a quality meal service which meets the necessary dietary requirements within Qld Health guidelines.About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Demonstrated high level cooking skills and a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques of cookery.Perform a range of routine meal preparation tasks as outlined on daily duty statements and procedures, or as directed by a Supervisor.General kitchen duties include but are not limited to, preparation of meal components, completion of food safety documentation, cooking, quality control, meal presentation and general cleaning as directed, ensuring tasks are performed in accordance with approved procedures.Responsibility for food preparation, production and service of hot and cold food for room service.The role works as part of a team to produce room service meals for patients with tasks including: working and maintaining a clean grill, room service line set up, portioning and preparation of menu items and stock control of drawers in cook's area of the room service line.The cook will also be responsible for meal preparation and production for patients who are receiving an alternative food service (i.e.non room service).Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognising the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research.Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.)WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED#J-18808-Ljbffr