Now hiring: Cook / Chef
Permanent Full-Time Position | Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital

Are you passionate about great food and ready to bring your culinary skills to a meaningful setting? An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Chef/ Cook to join our Catering Services Team.

About the Opportunity

Working across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious and appetising meals for patients, staff, doctors, the café, and functions. You will ensure food quality, hygiene, and safety standards meet our high expectations and regulatory requirements.

Be part of a team that delivers fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals every day to patients, staff, doctors, and visitors.

What You Will Bring

We are seeking committed and passionate food service professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality meals and contributing to a supportive team environment. You will thrive in a fast-paced setting and demonstrate a collaborative and proactive approach to your work.

You will possess:

• A strong understanding of food hygiene standards and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements.
• Proven experience in food preparation for individuals and group functions.
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a strong work ethic.
• The ability to lead or support your team to maintain consistent, high-quality service.
• Ongoing and unrestricted work rights in Australia (please note: sponsorship is not available).

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: 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.
• 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.

Requirements

Everyone who joins Ramsay:

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases

Why Join Us?

We care about our patients, and we  care  about  our  people.   We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.

To Apply

If you like working in an environment where your initiative and team focused approach are valued, we encourage you to submit your cover letter and resume by 03 August 2025.

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

For enquiries, please contact:

• Email: Margaret Brodel via, BrodelM@ramsayhealth.com.au
• Mobile: 04932 1321

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