Chef

Maitland Private Hospital; Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary

Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering

Ongoing professional development

Super & Novated Lease salary packaging

Fitness Passport

On-site massages

Job summary

Maitland Private Hospital is seeking a casual Chef to deliver high-quality patient catering and support a team of catering professionals. The role reports to the Catering Services Manager and requires experience in high-volume environments with a focus on nutrition, safety and customer service.

Applicants should have WWC/Police checks, hospital or hotel experience, and the ability to work flexible day/evening shifts (5:00am–8:30pm) across 7 days.

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Supervisory experience in a high-volume environment.
• Understanding and application of HACCP responsibilities.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety and Infection Control principles.
• Understanding of nutritional information, allergens and dietary modifications.
• Development of menus within nutritional guidelines and recipe writing and adaptation.
• Flexibility in working hours (day and evening, 5:00am - 8:30pm), 7 days a week.
• Hospitality focus with commitment to customer service and quality improvement.
• Hold a Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (advantageous) or ability to obtain.
• Collaborative interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication.
• Immunisation evidence and NSW Health serology where applicable.
• Australian permanent resident status or equivalent work rights.
• Dietary Aide experience or qualification.
• Experience in hospital or hotel environment and familiarity with relevant data systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality catering to patients and support the catering service team.
• Assist Chefs, Dietitians and Speech Pathologists in daily operations.
• Maintain HACCP responsibilities and infection control standards.
• Develop menus within nutritional guidelines and write/modify recipes.
• Collaborate with team to ensure patient-centred service and quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HACCP

Work health and safety

Nutrition and allergens

Menu development and recipe writing

Customer service and quality

Flexible rostering

Interpersonal communication

Immunisation evidence

Data systems experience

Education

Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Dietary Aide experience/qualification

Tools

Computer data systems

Job description

Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

Who we are:

As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families.

Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 185 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.

Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.

Your new role as Chef:

We are seeking casual Chef who will report directly to the Catering Services Manager. This pivotal role is responsible for delivering high quality catering to our patients and supporting our team of catering service professionals including Chefs, Dietitians and Speech Pathologists.

About you (essential criteria):

• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Supervisory experience in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated understanding and application of HACCP responsibilities.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety and Infection Control principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of nutritional information, allergens and dietary modifications, including the development of menus within nutritional guidelines and recipe writing and adaptation.
• A high level of personal maturity and strength of character to successfully grow within a dynamic organisation.
• Flexibility in working hours with the ability to fulfil a combination of day shifts and evening shifts (5:00am - 8:30pm) 7 days a week (no split shifts).
• Hospitality focused with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and quality improvement
• Hold a Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (advantageous) or the ability to obtain.
• Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Immunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.
• Australian permanent resident status or equivalent work rights required.
• Dietary Aide experience &/or qualification
• Previous experience within a hospital or hotel environment
• Experience with computer data systems and relevant applications

Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.

Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we’re all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect:

• Attractive Remuneration Package
• Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
• Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options
• Fitness Passport
• Discounted Massages on-site

Position enquiries and applications:

Interested to know more?

Kerry Cashenmunro | Catering Services Manager | Maitland Private Hospital | 175 Chisholm Road, East Maitland NSW 2323 | E: ***************@healthecare.com.au | T: [phone] | W: maitlandprivate.com.au

*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.