Chef

St John of God Burwood Hospital; Burwood; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Employee discounts

EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St John of God Burwood Hospital – Burwood NSW is seeking aPermanent Part Time Chef to join our catering team. This hands-on role involves preparing high-quality meals for patients, visitors and staff while maintaining hygiene and a welcoming dining experience.

You may also assist with functions and step into the Chef Supervisor role when needed. Shifts are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with additional opportunities to cover leave and weekends.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Certificate (or equivalent) is required or highly regarded.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Solid understanding of NSW Health food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, appetising meals for patients, visitors and staff.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team and for functions as required.
• Opportunity to step into Chef Supervisor position when needed.
• Contribute to training and shifts coverage during leave periods.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Organisational skills

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

St John of God Burwood Hospital – Burwood NSW

Permanent

1d ago , from St John of God Health Care Inc

St John of God Burwood Hospital is a 95-bed private mental health hospital providing comprehensive mental health care services.

Our committed team of psychiatrists, psychologists, specialist mental health nurses and other allied health professionals recognise you as an individual and tailor programs specifically to your needs to help you return to a rewarding and fulfilling life.

We offer a range of treatments for conditions including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, perinatal mental health issues and general psychiatry services including ECT and TMS.

About the role

We are looking for a Permanent Part Time Chef (60 hours per fortnight) to join our friendly team at St John of God Burwood Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing quality food and creating a welcoming experience for patients, visitors and staff in a supportive healthcare environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and versatile Chef to prepare high-quality, appetising meals for patients, visitors and staff while helping create a warm and welcoming dining experience. In this hands-on role, you will work collaboratively with the catering team, prepare food for functions as required, and have the opportunity to step into the Chef Supervisor position when needed.

Regular shifts are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with additional opportunities to pick up extra shifts covering leave periods and weekends. Full buddy training will be provided, along with ongoing development opportunities and exposure to a diverse international menu, making this an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their skills in a supportive healthcare environment.

If you're reliable, organised, able to work independently and enjoy a fast-paced kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you. Enjoy salary packaging benefits, a supportive team culture and a convenient location close to public transport.

Your skills and experience

You will have strong leadership and organisational skills, a commitment to food safety and quality standards, and a Food Handler Certificate (or equivalent). Experience working independently in a fast-paced kitchen environment and a sound understanding of NSW Health food safety requirements will be highly regarded.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary $64,346 to $71284 per annum (pro rata for part time), plus12% superannuation
• Permanent Part time Position, working up to 60 hours a fortnight.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
• Opportunities for additional shifts covering annual leave, sick leave and operational requirements
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
  • Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries, contact Joseph Koyappillil | Head Chef, on 0413 996 ***

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.