Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It's what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it's a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.
When you join our team, you'll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Benefits
* As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
* Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
* Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
* Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
What You Will Be Doing In This Role
Our patients rely on us not only for exceptional medical care but also for nutritious, well‐prepared meals that support their healing and well‐being. We're looking for a dedicated and reliable Cook to join our Food Services team and help us deliver meals that make a difference.
As a Cook in our team, you will work closely with Dietitians, fellow Cooks, Chefs, and Kitchen Assistants to prepare high‐quality, appetising meals for patients, hospital staff, doctors, and visitors. You will be responsible for safe food handling and preparation, ensuring all hygiene and Workplace Health and Safety standards are met.
Shifts offer a variety of functions and responsibilities including food preparation, cooking, meal plating, cold larder, texture‐modified food and allergen management. Shift times vary between 5am and 8pm Monday to Friday.
Qualifications
* You have at least 2 years of experience in food preparation and cooking, ideally in bulk fresh food production or a large‐scale food service setting such as a hospital, café, or commercial kitchen.
* You can follow simple recipes and directions under the guidance of a chef, with an interest in preparing plant‐based and vegetarian meals.
* You ideally hold formal training in Commercial Cookery and have strong awareness of food safety, hygiene, and manual handling standards in line with hospital protocols.
* You are confident operating industrial kitchen equipment, including bratt pans, kettles, combi ovens, and commercial dishwashers.
* You work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team in a fast‐paced hospital environment.
* You are self‐motivated and take pride in producing high‐quality meals that support patient care and staff wellbeing.
* You have full Australian working rights.
About Us
Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital. The San is NSW's largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith‐based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground‐breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not‐for‐profit, we continually reinvest in cutting‐edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.
What To Expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre‐employment checks and assessments. These may include professional references, a functional questionnaire, a national police check, childcare check, vaccination evidence, among others.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may result in interview and appointment if deemed suitable.
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