Chef – Patient Catering

The Southport Private Hospital, Southport

• Permanent part time position: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for food preparation for patients, staff, cafeteria, and functions. You will also manage kitchen staff, ensures food quality, maintains hygiene standards, and creates menus for an exceptional dining experience.

The duties include but are not limited to;

• Cold Larder Preparation and handling of food
• Preparation & Cooking of meals
• Understanding of patient dietary requirements
• Ensuring a clean environment is maintained
• Wash & clean downs of equipment
• Daily completion of food and safety log sheets
• Compliance with food safety & HACCP
• Ordering of food & supplies
• Stock rotation.

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following;

• Certificate in Commercial Cooking
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef
• Current Food & Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Ability to cater to a wide variety of sensitive dietary requirements
• Must have a thorough understanding of allergy management practices
• Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse workplace
• Previous healthcare setting experience will be highly regarded.

Remuneration: On offer is base hourly rate ranging from $32.22 + superannuation plus penalties.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 
• Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. 

The Hospital

The Southport Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com 

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Varun Patel, Head Chef/Catering Manager via email at PatelV@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 20 November 2024