Patient Food Services Team Leader (Malvern)
Cabrini’s Food Preparation team is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to manage patient food service operations at our Malvern campus. The role ensures staffing meets meal delivery, data collation, and collection operational needs while supporting safe, timely, and patient‑centred meal services.
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and develop the patient food services team, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Oversee the delivery of safe, timely and patient‑focused meal services that meet dietary, nutritional, allergy, and texture modification requirements.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, food safety regulations and organisational policies.
- Manage staffing, rosters, stock levels and resources to maintain operational efficiency and budget targets.
- Drive excellent customer service by responding to patient feedback and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support staff training, performance and ongoing professional development.
- Promote a culture of safety, risk management and quality improvement across all food service operations.
Qualifications
- Current Food Handlers Certificate.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate of Attainment.
- Ongoing commitment to professional development within the catering or food services industry.
- Demonstrated experience leading and supervising a team.
- Previous experience within a healthcare or hospital environment is highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of HACCP principles and food safety requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service focus and professional approach.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
Benefits
- Salary packaging up to $18,850 per annum.
- Guaranteed annual pay increases, 13% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Access to staff benefits including retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on private health fund services.
- Discounted Myki Commuter Club and proximity to public transport.
- Positive workplace culture in a values‑driven healthcare organisation.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Patient Food Services Team Leader employer: Cabrini Health
Cabrini Health in Malvern is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and compassionate work environment for its staff. With flexible shift options and a strong emphasis on teamwork, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care. The organisation fosters a culture of learning and collaboration, making it an ideal place for nursing students to gain valuable experience in acute care settings.
