Chef

Adventist Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging to reduce tax

Up to 14 weeks parental leave

Discounted gym membership

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare Limited's Sydney Adventist Hospital is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our Food Services team. You will prepare high-quality, appetising meals for patients, staff, doctors and visitors while upholding food safety and WHS standards.

This permanent full-time role offers five 7.6-hour shifts per week on a rotating roster, with shifts across 7 days from early morning to evening. You’ll collaborate with Dietitians, Cooks and Kitchen Assistants to deliver meals that support

Qualifications

• Must have Commercial Cookery Trade Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience in bulk food production or large-scale food service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Food Safety and WH&S requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, appetising meals for patients, staff, doctors and visitors.
• Ensure safe food handling and hygiene in line with WH&S standards.
• Operate industrial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work within a rotating roster with five 7.6-hour shifts per week.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Commercial Cookery Trade Certificate

Tools

Bratt pans

Kettles

Combi ovens

Commercial dishwashers

Job description

Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Plus, so many more.

What you will be doing in this role

Our patients rely on us not only for exceptional medical care but also for nutritious, well-prepared meals that support their healing and well-being. We’re looking for a dedicated Chef to join our Food Services team and help us deliver meals that make a difference.

As a Chef in our team, you will work closely with Dietitians, Cooks, fellow Chefs, and Kitchen Assistants to prepare high-quality, appetising meals for patients, hospital staff, doctors, and visitors. You will be responsible for safe food handling and preparation, ensuring all hygiene and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards are met.

This is a permanent full-time role offering five 7.6-hour shifts per week, on a rotating roster. Shifts offer a variety of functions and responsibilities including food preparation, cooking, food presentation, meal plating, cold larder, texture modified food and allergen management. Shift times vary between 5:30 am and 9pm, 7 days a week.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll hold a Commercial Cookery Trade Certificate
• You’ll have a minimum of 2 years cooking experience (post trade qualification) ideally in bulk fresh food production or a large-scale food service setting such as a hospital, café, or commercial kitchen.
• You’ll have demonstrated knowledge and training in Food Safety, WH&S and dietary requirements in line with current legislation and standards.
• You'll be confident operating industrial kitchen equipment, including bratt pans, kettles, combi ovens, and commercial dishwashers.
• You’ll be self-motivated and take pride in producing high-quality meals that support patient care and staff wellbeing.
• Availability to work five 7.6-hour shifts per week consistently on a 7-day rotating roster.

If you're looking for more than just another Chef role, this is your chance to combine your culinary talent with meaningful work that makes a difference.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare Limited (AHCL) operates several businesses including Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San), San Day Surgery Hornsby, San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine and Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy. The San is NSW’s largest private hospital which was founded in 1903. We are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2500+ employees, 1400 Accredited Medical Officers, 300 volunteers and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, among others.