Assistant Manager (Food Services Production)

*The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Assistant Manager (Food Services Production) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Ensure all food and beverage is prepared in accordance with menus, standardised recipes and the Food Safety Plan

Responsible for the production section of the Delegate Food Service System

Assist with the development and actioning of departmental key performance indicators

Ensure that all employees maintain safe work practices

Utilise sound knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

Certificate III in commercial cooking or equivalent qualification recognised in Australia

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B

Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required

Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed

Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

Flexible work options

Career Development

Salary Packaging

Modern Facilities

Diverse Work Culture

Research Opportunities

12.75% super

17.5% leave loading

Salary

Permanent full time

Base salary ranging from $84 962 - $93 556 per annum

About Us

The Nutrition and Food Services department is committed to safe, effective optimal nutrition management for adult and paediatric patients as wells as education and training, credentialing and scope of clinical practice and health outcomes.

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care

Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion

More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts

Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities

Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle

A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best

Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 29 May 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC682483

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