Chef / Cook

Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurora Healthcare in Sydney is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook to join our Hospital Services team. You will prepare, cook, and serve nourishing in-house meals for patients, aligned with Food Safety Program guidelines, with a focus on quality presentation and timely delivery.

This casual role offers flexible hours across 7 days, working within a supportive healthcare environment. You will contribute to diet-specific meals prescribed by Dietitians and Clinical Care teams, maintain kitchen hygiene,

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent/ higher trade qualifications).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships within a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals in accordance with menu requirements and dietary guidelines.
• Assist with the provision of specialised diets as prescribed by Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, and Clinical Care teams.
• Ensure meals are presented to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner.
• Maintain food safety, infection control, and kitchen hygiene standards in line with organisational policies.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and management of food supplies.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through a proactive and collaborative approach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Aurora Healthcare is proudly Australia's leading private specialty healthcare group focused on innovative and accessible health care solutions across mental health, rehabilitation, specialty medical and community services. We operate 16 private hospitals and community services in major cities and key regional areas along with exciting growth projects on the agenda. Being part of Aurora Healthcare means you are part of a group that embraces excellence, education, research, and technology and empowers our people to deliver better health outcomes for people every day.

About the Role

The Chef/Cook to join our Hospital Services team. Working within a supportive healthcare environment, responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nourishing, appetising, and visually appealing in-house meals for patients which are aligned with the guidelines of Food Safety Program.

Reporting to the Hospital Services Manager, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals in accordance with menu requirements and dietary guidelines.

Assisting with the provision of specialised diets as prescribed by Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, and Clinical Care teams.

Ensuring meals are presented to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner.

Maintaining food safety, infection control, and kitchen hygiene standards in line with organisational policies.

Assisting with stock control, ordering, and management of food supplies.

Contributing to a positive team culture through a proactive and collaborative approach.

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent/ higher trade qualifications)

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships within a team.

Strong customer service and communication skills

This is a casual position which offers flexible working hours 7 days a week.