Chef

Calvary; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Adelaide Hospital is seeking an experienced Commis Chef to join a busy commercial kitchen. You will work in a team to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for 250+ meals daily, with rotating shifts and a focus on high‑quality nutrition.

The role offers salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment. Applicants should have a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and experience in fast-paced kitchens, with the ability to work under pressure and

Qualifications

• Experienced chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to maintain high standards and grooming.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food as required and on rotation.
• Create and present special menu items with variety and flair.
• Review stock, rotate stock and minimise wastage.
• Maintain clean, safe working areas and ensure equipment is operational.
• Undertake Food Safety Supervisor training.
• Place stock orders on a rotational basis.

Skills

Advanced communication

Work under pressure

Organisational skills

Grooming standards

HACCP knowledge

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Calvary Adelaide Hospital- Causal Chef

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Casual with a view to full time

About the role

Join Calvary Adelaide Hospital, South Australia's largest Private Hospital.

Experienced Chef with experience in a busy commercial kitchen required. Rotational shifts, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Working in a team to provide nutrition for 250 plus per day. You will be working under pressure to get the job done but you will be doing a job that matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and production of food as required
• Prepare and present “special” menu items showing variety and flair
• Review stock and ensure rotation and minimum wastage.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy. Ensure all equipment is cleaned and operational during your shift.
• Undertake Food safety Supervisor training
• Place stock orders on a rotational basis

What you bring

• Experience as a Commis chef within a fast pace, dynamic environment
• A certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to maintain high and consistent standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills and grooming standards
• Understanding of HACCP principles and practises
• Ability to multitask and react to a dynamic environment
• Available to work varied shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients. Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role