Join the Mercy Foods Service team!
We're thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Food Services Team Leader to become a key part of our department on a permanent, full-time basis.
Salary range: $41.60 - $45.81 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
The Team Leader at Mercy Food Service oversees the daily operations and distribution activities at the Rockhampton site, ensuring services run efficiently and meet high standards of quality and customer focus. The role provides leadership to Food Service Assistants, Administration staff and Drivers, supporting smooth workflows, effective rostering and a safe, well organised workplace. Working closely with the Corporate Chef, the Team Leader supports strategic decision-making, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures services align with Mater’s mission, values and organisational goals.
The Team Leader manages key areas such as compliance, risk management, stock control, staff development and budget monitoring. The role ensures mandatory training and safety requirements are met, supports continuous improvement, and helps maintain reliable, high quality foodservice delivery across all Mercy Food Service customers.
About you
You will have two (2) years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory position.
- Current (within the last 5 years) Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of contemporary kitchen operations with a strong customer service focus.
- Demonstrated ability to review and analyse data and report against budget.
- Knowledge of risk management and required safety standards.
- Proficient in the application of computerised information systems and applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with the food service software CBORD is beneficial, but not essential
- Demonstrated ability in organisational rostering and management of staff
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, and at Rockhampton, we keep things personal and local. Here, we are a community-based hospital, and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a tight-knit and purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
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Applications close on Tuesday 10th March 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
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 is committed to the wellbeing of their staff. 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.
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