Chefs - Flinders Medical Centre

ISS Facility Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SA Health parity pay

Work-life balance

Career development

MyISS discounts

Job summary

ISS Facility Services is seeking a casual Chef at Flinders Medical Centre (Bedford) in Adelaide, South Australia. The successful candidate will work with the Head Chef to prepare nutritious meals for hospital patients, adhering to dietary and HACCP standards and supporting kitchen operations during leave coverage.

The role emphasizes food safety, quality presentation, and the ability to manage inventory while providing reliable service in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety legislation and HACCP principles.
• Experience ordering stock and managing inventory.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook bulk meals for hospital patients.
• Ensure meals meet dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Maintain food quality and presentation standards.
• Order food supplies and monitor stock levels.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements.
• Support efficient kitchen operations during leave coverage.

Skills

Food safety & HACCP

Independent work

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent trade qualification)

Job description

Be part of something bigger. Be part of ISS.

ISS is a global leader in workplace experience and facility management, and we’re proud to support healthcare environments where quality, safety, and care truly matter.

About the role:

Our team is growing, and we are currently seeking motivated individuals to join us in the position of Chef at Flinders Medical Centre (Bedford) on a Casual basis.

Working alongside the Head Chef, the successful candidate will prepare and deliver high quality, nutritious meals for hospital patients, ensuring compliance with dietary requirements, food safety standards, and kitchen operational procedures. The role is casual and primarily provides leave coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook bulk meals for hospital patients
• Ensure meals meet dietary and nutritional requirements
• Maintain food quality and presentation standards
• Order food supplies and monitor stock levels
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
• Support efficient kitchen operations during leave coverage

Our Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with pay parity with SA Health award
• Work life balance, perfect for those looking to gain additional hours of work on top of study
• Rare opportunity to enter the Health industry and grow your career
• A close knit and supportive team culture where team members are valued and recognised
• Opportunity for professional career development and advancement
• Access to MyISS discounts and rewards programs, giving you access to hundreds of discounts across the company

About you:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent trade qualification)
• Experience preparing and cooking bulk meals in a commercial, healthcare, aged care, education, hospitality, or institutional kitchen
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture-modified meals
• Understanding of food safety legislation and HACCP principles
• Experience ordering stock and managing inventory
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Current or eligible Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to undergo a functional pre-employment medical
• Police Clearance, or ability to obtain, is essential
• DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC), or ability to obtain, is essential
• Evidence of immunisation for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Hep B, Polio or willingness to obtain, as per SA Health Worker policy is essential

Why Join ISS?

At ISS, every role contributes to a greater purpose—supporting better healthcare outcomes through exceptional service. You’ll be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and innovation while offering real opportunities to grow your career.

Our Commitment:

ISS fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTIQA+ communities. We are committed to fair pay and a safe working environment.