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The Opportunity
We are seeking a Cook to join our Patient Catering team at Berkeley Vale Private Hospital. This opportunity will see you responsible for delivering a high standard of quality hospital food for our patients, staff, doctors, and hospital functions whilst ensuring cleanliness is maintained in line with our Food Safety Plan, relevant HACCP standards and Hospital policy. In times of low occupancy to meet the needs of the department, you will also work in a food production role across a variety of disciplines including Chef, Chef Assistant or Breakfast Cook.
Your duties will involve:
* Day to day food preparation, cooking, service and delivery of meals; as well as providing catering for meetings and special events
* Plating of meals
* Ensuring the purchase, delivery, storage, preparation, cooking, service and presentation of food and drink to patients are completed within the required timeframes and standards
Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you will have prior experience in a similar role and have a passion for culinary preparation and service. Strong organisational skills and the capacity to handle high volume catering workflows will be key to this role. We are looking for a cook who can also be an allrounder.
You will also bring:
* Certificate in Commercial Cooking
* Prior experience as a Cook in a large-scale food preparation environment
* Effective communication skills
* Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
* HACCP training and commitment to excellence in hygiene standards
* Contribute effectively to a team environment and independently as required
* Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads
* Understanding of OHS and Safe work practice
Remuneration
On offer is base hourly salary of $ superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.
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.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
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. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People' since 1964.
Requirements
* Must provide aNational 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.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Jenny Ward via,
Applications Close: 7th October 2025
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