• Deliver high-quality services that enhance the lives of Senior residents.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, manage kitchen, laundry & cleaning services.
• Provide leadership, with a salary of $35.44/h based on experience.

Hospitality Team Leader | Aged Care

Churches of Christ, Palms Aged Care Service, Ingham

Permanent, Full-time Opportunity

This ad is posted in Townsville, however the role is based in Ingham

The Salary range is $35.44 per hour.  Hourly rate based on experience.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A work culture that values you.
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
• JB Hi-Fi,
• The Good Guys,
• Goodlife Health Clubs,
• Bupa Health,
• Plus, many more;

Join Our Team as a Hospitality Team Leader

Are you passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment through exceptional hospitality services? Do you enjoy leading a team and making a meaningful difference in the lives of Senior Australians?

We’re looking for a Hospitality Team Leader to join our dedicated team at Palms Aged Care Service in Ingham. In this role, you’ll lead and coordinate hospitality services including catering, cleaning, and laundry, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and participate in meal preparation and presentation, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Maintain kitchen, laundry, and cleaning equipment to regulatory standards.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and invoice approvals.
• Ensure compliance with Accreditation Standards and support continuous improvement.
• Lead and support a team of hospitality staff and volunteers.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and client-focused service.

What You’ll Bring

• Chef trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of catering, cleaning, and laundry procedures, including texture-modified meals and thickened fluids.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and accreditation standards (including Food Safety).
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Internet Explorer).
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Essential requirements:

• A current National Police Certificate, flu vaccination – or willingness to obtain.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation with over 140 years of community care.
• Work in a supportive, values-based environment.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth, training, and making a real impact.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Ready to lead with purpose and passion – Appy Now!

Be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. “Click the Apply Button”. For further inquiries, contact 07 4776 9600.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received.