Chef

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access

Ramsay Leadership Academy

Ramsay Rewards

Flexible rostering

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our Catering team in Sydney. You will prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring high quality, safety and presentation while working within a collaborative kitchen environment.

Two rosters are available: part-time and full-time. A strong focus on dietary requirements, hygiene and teamwork is essential to deliver timely, quality meals in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Chef
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen or similar environment
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to follow recipes, menus and dietary requirements accurately, including allergen management
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead in a busy kitchen environment
• A reliable, positive and professional approach to work
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety and presentation
• Willingness to work a flexibly roster Morning/Afternoon and Weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with established menus, recipes and dietary requirements
• Ensure meals are prepared to a high standard of quality, taste and presentation
• Assist with food preparation across different areas of the kitchen
• Follow food safety, hygiene and infection prevention procedures at all times
• Ensure appropriate food handling, storage and temperature control practices are maintained
• Assist with stock control, ordering and appropriate storage of food supplies
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and appropriately
• Work collaboratively with Catering team members to ensure meals are prepared and delivered on time
• Support the provision of meals that meet individual patient dietary requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain a strong focus on quality and customer service

Skills

Experience in kitchen operations

Allergen management

Food safety & hygiene

Follow recipes & menus

Organisational skills

Leadership in busy kitchen

Teamwork & communication

Reliability & professionalism

Quality & presentation focus

Flexible roster willingness

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Join the Catering team at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital as a Chef, where you will play an important role in preparing and delivering high-quality meals for our patients, staff and visitors.

Working within a supportive and collaborative kitchen team, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital kitchen while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety.

Part-time and full-time positions available!

About You

You are a passionate and reliable Chef who takes pride in preparing quality meals and working as part of a busy team. You bring a strong focus on food safety, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with established menus, recipes and dietary requirements
• Ensure meals are prepared to a high standard of quality, taste and presentation
• Assist with food preparation across different areas of the kitchen
• Follow food safety, hygiene and infection prevention procedures at all times
• Ensure appropriate food handling, storage and temperature control practices are maintained
• Assist with stock control, ordering and appropriate storage of food supplies
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and appropriately
• Work collaboratively with Catering team members to ensure meals are prepared and delivered on time
• Support the provision of meals that meet individual patient dietary requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain a strong focus on quality and customer service

You Will Also Bring

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Chef
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen or similar environment
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to follow recipes, menus and dietary requirements accurately, including allergen management
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead in a busy kitchen environment
• A reliable, positive and professional approach to work
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety and presentation
• Willingness to work a flexibly roster Morning/Afternoon and Weekends

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 paythrough salary packaging and novated 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.