Overview
Join to apply for the Chef role at Ramsay Health Care at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital. The role involves assisting with food preparation for patients, staff, the cafeteria and special events, with a focus on high-quality hospital food production and cleanliness in line with the Food Safety Plan, relevant HACCP standards and Hospital policy.
Responsibilities
* Cold larder preparation and handling of food
* Preparation and cooking of meals
* Understanding patient dietary requirements
* Maintaining a clean environment
* Washing and cleaning down of equipment
* Daily completion of food and safety log sheets
* Compliance with food safety and HACCP
* Ordering of food and supplies
* Stock rotation
Skills and Experience
* Certificate in Commercial Cooking
* Minimum 12 months experience as a Chef
* Ability to cater to a wide variety of sensitive dietary requirements
* Thorough understanding of allergy management practices
* Excellent work ethic, customer service, time management and ability to work in a team
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse workplace
* Previous healthcare setting experience is highly regarded
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 and hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts
* Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with roster flexibility; Flexible Leave Program; and a free Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
* Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel, airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
The Hospital
The 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. Ramsay has delivered high-quality patient care and the Ramsay Way philosophy of People Caring for People since 1964.
Requirements
* Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
* Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered. For enquiries, please contact Sarah Wilson at
Applications Close: 19 September 2025
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at
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