Chef

St John of God Health Care; City Of Melville; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Permanent full-time position

Flexible work options

Employee discount on hospital services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is seeking a skilled Chef to join our Catering team. You will prepare and present high-quality meals for patients, caregivers and visitors, and lead staff to maintain presentation, portion control and service standards.

You will ensure meals meet dietary requirements, uphold food safety standards, and comply with WA Health Department regulations and the Hospital Food Safety Management Plan.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery required.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety standards.
• Experience in hospitality, healthcare or large-scale food service is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals across hospital services, including special diets and function catering.
• Lead and support catering staff through training and meal coordination.
• Maintain food safety, infection control and workplace safety standards in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Cookery

Communication

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Cook Chill

Cook Fresh systems

Job description

St John of God Murdoch Hospital our reputation for excellence in clinical care and first class tertiary level services makes us the hospital of choice for both medical professionals and patients.

Since opening in 1994, the hospital has grown to include 525 beds, 18 operating theatres, an Emergency Department, dedicated cancer care centre, WA's largest standalone endoscopy unit and a dedicated Day Procedure Unit.

We provide high-quality services for our community across emergency care, maternity services, orthopaedic surgery and integrated cancer care.

About The Role

Join St John of god Murdoch Hospital as Chef and help deliver an exceptional dining experience for our patients, caregivers and visitors.

As a valued member of our Catering team, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality, nutritious meals that support patient wellbeing and recovery. Working to the highest standards of food preparation and presentation, you will ensure all meals meet Australian Dietary Guidelines and cater to a diverse range of dietary requirements.

You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient and customer-focused kitchen environment, while ensuring compliance with the Western Australian Health Department regulations and the Hospital’s Food Safety Management Plan. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Chef to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive healthcare setting.

The Position

• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals across hospital services, including bulk, à la carte, special diets, vegetarian menus and function catering.
• Lead and support catering staff through training, meal preparation coordination, and maintaining presentation, portion control and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, legislative and hospital standards while promoting efficient kitchen operations and waste minimisation.
• Maintain high food safety, infection control, and workplace safety standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, guidelines, and documentation requirements.
• Contribute as a senior team member by supporting quality improvement activities, fostering a positive team environment, and participating in ongoing training and professional development.

Holding a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (Chef Trade Certificate), you will bring demonstrated experience in a hospitality, healthcare or large-scale food service environment. You possess strong knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety standards, allergy management, modified diets and thickened fluids, with the ability to consistently deliver safe, high-quality meals. Experience working with Cook Chill and Cook Fresh production systems, together with previous leadership or supervisory experience, will be highly regarded.

You are a collaborative and proactive culinary professional with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care. You enjoy supporting and mentoring team members, fostering a positive team culture, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, safety and service.

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

We can offer you

• Salary: $74,073 to $75,911 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent full-time postion available
• 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
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• 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

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.