A career as a Chef at Newcastle Private Hospital offers the opportunity to provide exceptional meals to patients during their stay. This role is ideal for trained chefs seeking a flexible working environment and a supportive atmosphere.
The successful applicant will be available for a variety of shifts across a 7-day week, contributing to our patients' experience with us. We offer work life balance and no late nights, making this an attractive option for those seeking a healthy work-life balance.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in healthcare, or aged care food services, or in a high volume hotel environment. As a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, you will promote a positive team culture, supervise and provide guidance to kitchen staff, and liaise with dieticians and other staff to create an experience that makes a difference.
Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer/patient service by preparing nutritious food in a timely manner, ensuring the cleanliness of kitchens and food preparation, disposing of unused food appropriately, and ordering food supplies. You will also demonstrate cost effectiveness by using produce effectively and managing waste.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare nutritious food in a timely manner
* Ensure the cleanliness of kitchens and food preparation areas
* Dispose of unused food appropriately
* Order food supplies
* Demonstrate cost effectiveness by using produce effectively and managing waste
Requirements
* Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
* Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations
* Available for shifts over a 7-day roster including weekend work
* Previous experience as a chef in a busy restaurant, club, hospital, or hotel food service environment is preferred
* Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering high-quality meals
Benefits
* Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
* Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth