Casual Chefs | St Leonards

GEMA Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Gema Group in Sydney is seeking casual chefs to join the Royal North Shore Hospital BOH team. You’ll work with experienced chefs delivering fresh, quality food for grab-and-go and quick-service outlets in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include preparing dishes, adhering to food safety, coordinating with front-of-house, managing stock, and keeping the kitchen clean. Requires 1–2 years’ experience and a Commercial Cookery Cert III with current Food Safety Cert.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ minimum experience as a chef or cook in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, techniques and flavours.
• Sharp time management and ability to multitask in a busy kitchen.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• A current Food Safety Certificate is required at commencement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes for grab-and-go and quick service.
• Work to food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to maintain workflow during peak periods.
• Assist with stock rotation, inventory and ingredient ordering as required.
• Keep the work environment clean and organised, including cool rooms.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and customer experience.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Commercial Cookery Cert III

Food Safety Certificate

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Gema Group, Australia’s premier event and catering company, has an exciting and rare opportunity to step into their team in St Leonard's. With over 40 years’ experience in the food and beverage industry, Gema Group understands integrity and commitment to our clients, but most of all, the promise to provide quality time and time again.

At Gema Group, our people and culture set us apart. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, like-minded professionals who don’t just work in events, we live and breathe them. With a stellar reputation across the industry, we take pride in delivering unforgettable experiences in major cities and regional hubs nationwide.

We’re looking for casual chefs to join our Royal North Shore Hospital B O H team.

Royal North Shore Hospital is one of Sydney’s leading teaching hospitals, caring for the community of Sydney’s north and beyond. Our outlets keep the hospital running, serving fresh, quality food to staff, patients and visitors every day.

About the Role

You’ll work alongside experienced chefs preparing fresh, quality food for our grab-and-go and quick service offerings in a busy, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, including grab-and-go and made-to-order items, to a high standard of quality and presentation
• Working to food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• Collaborating with the front-of-house team to keep workflow efficient and service on time during peak periods
• Assisting with stock rotation, inventory management and ingredient ordering as required
• Keeping your work environment clean and organised including cool rooms
• Contributing to a positive team culture and great customer experience

What You Bring

• 1–2 years’ minimum experience as a chef or cook, ideally in a fast-paced quick service, café or hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and flavour combinations
• Sharp time management and the ability to multitask in a busy kitchen
• A commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene
• A minimum Commercial Cookery Certificate III
• A current Food Safety Certificate (required at commencement)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (desirable, not essential)
• A team-first attitude and the ability to perform under pressure
• Willingness to meet hospital site requirements, which may include vaccination compliance and background checks
• Flexibility across a 7 day a week operational roster.

Why Gema?

Work with a company known for its commitment to excellence and where culture and people are considered priority.