Chef

The Avenue Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

LinkedIn Learning access

Ramsay Rewards

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care is seeking a casual Chef to join the hospital kitchen team in Melbourne, Australia. You will prepare high-quality meals for patients, staff and hospital events while championing food safety, hygiene and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities include managing meal preparation, dietary needs, stock management and maintaining clean, compliant cookery areas. The role supports a rotating roster, weekends and public holidays, reporting to the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff and functions.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, doctors, the café and hospital functions.
• Uphold food safety compliance (HACCP) and accurate records.
• Support daily kitchen operations including ordering, stock rotation and safety compliance.
• Work with a busy team under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

OH&S

Teamwork

Flexibility

Rotating roster

Job description

Join our hospital kitchen team as a Chef and elevate the healthcare dining experience! You will be responsible for creating high-quality, delicious meals for patients, staff, and hospital functions while championing food safety, hygiene, and culinary excellence.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Chef to join our Catering Services team on aCasual basis

In this role, you will:

• Prepare nutritious and appetising meals for patients, staff, doctors, the café, and hospital functions.
• Uphold food quality, hygiene, and safety standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support daily kitchen operations including ordering, stock rotation, and food safety compliance.
• Work collaboratively in a busy team environment, reporting to the Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and cooking of meals (including cold larder and special diets).
• Understanding and meeting patient dietary requirements.
• Ensuring food safety compliance (HACCP) and accurate record keeping.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and equipment.
• Assisting with stock management and ordering.

What You Will Bring

• Availability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and OH&S standards.
• Proven experience in food preparation for individuals and groups (hospital experience highly regarded).
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster including weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing, and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home paythroughnovated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.