Chef – Casual

your responsibilities will include:

• Help create innovative, modern cuisine for our amazing patients and staff
• In conjunction with the Head Chef, train kitchen staff on all new menus and specials
• Meal and food preparation for patients as per national menu guide
• Assist the Head Chef to manage food costs, stock control, and management of staff
• Lead kitchen in the absence of Head Chef.
• Flexible hours 
• Maintain hygiene, OH&S, & overall kitchen cleanliness at all times, ensuring regular daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers as per food safety standards
• Strong understanding of HACCP Food Safety Program
• Maintain effective communication with management and facility staff 
• Lead, supervise, coach and develop team members, including cooks, kitchenhands and service staff, to deliver exceptional service

You will bring to the team:

• Appropriate chef qualifications 
• Proven understanding of the specific health, dietary and texture modification food preparation requirements required in a hospital Catering environment
• Experience in large volume cookery, cold larder and Bulk cookery
• Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations
• Safe Food Handling Certificate (desirable)
• Available for shifts over a 7-day roster including weekend work
• 2 years relevant experience
• Experience in hospital or hotel food service environment preferred

Employee Benefits: Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.

For further enquiries: Please email [email protected]
To Apply: Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

If you are successful you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience against the current Healthscope Health Professionals & Support Services Agreement 2017-2021 with a salary range of $27.44 – $32.58/hour.

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.