$29.36 - $39.24 p.h. + super + salary packagingRole title: Cook - Food Services AssistantRole type: Permanent full timeDepartment and location: Food Services, St Vincent's Private Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $29.36 - $39.24 per hourBetter and fairer care. Always.We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our ,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.About the roleAre you a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in a vibrant healthcare setting? Ready to embrace a new challenge in a supportive team environment? Then this is your chance to shine!Be pivotal in delivering nutritious and delicious meals to fuel our patients' recovery and wellbeingBring your passion to the role where you will work with a collaborative kitchen team to support the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals tailored to patients' needsJoin a high-performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative, and learning environmentAbout youYou are a master at preparing high-quality meals with precision and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Your expertise in food safety and teamwork makes you a superstar in a fast-paced kitchen environment.Proven experience in food preparation and cooking, ideally in a healthcare or hospitality settingStrong understanding of food safety principles and adherence to dietary requirementsExcellent communication and customer service skills to engage with patients and staffAbility to follow meal reports, work schedules, and tray assembly instructionsFlexibility to work shifts across a 7-day rosterWhy work at St Vincent's?Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per FBT year (pay less tax and increase your take-home pay), with increased benefits for full-time employees such as reductions to rent or mortgage payments, vehicle leasing, and a meal entertainment card up to $2,600 a yearDiscounts including gym memberships through Fitness Passport, health insurance, onsite pharmacyOptions to purchase additional leave in support of work-life balanceOpportunity to join our workplace giving program, Give4GoodAbout St Vincent's Private Community Hospital GriffithA modern medical & surgical hospital, 20 in-patient beds and 3 state-of-the-art operating theatresEstablished to provide access to excellent health services closer to home for our regional communityOver 85 employees, providing compassionate & professional care for our patients & their familiesOnsite training facility, The Murrumbidgee Clinical Teaching and Learning Centre and onsite consulting suites that support the provision of services for our 30 Visiting Medical specialistsConvenient location close to cafes, restaurants, and public transportSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.How to applyThe closing date for applications is 23 May 2025. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the application window may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.Any questions?If you would like to confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact Muna Pawson, Food & Environment Services Manager, on or via email at emailprotected .Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.