Hospital Chef: Patient-Centric, Flexible Shifts

Maitland Private Hospital; Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary

Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering

Ongoing professional development

Super & Novated Lease salary packaging

Fitness Passport

On-site massages

Job summary

Maitland Private Hospital is seeking a casual Chef to deliver high-quality patient catering and support a team of catering professionals. The role reports to the Catering Services Manager and requires experience in high-volume environments with a focus on nutrition, safety and customer service.

Applicants should have WWC/Police checks, hospital or hotel experience, and the ability to work flexible day/evening shifts (5:00am–8:30pm) across 7 days.

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Supervisory experience in a high-volume environment.
• Understanding and application of HACCP responsibilities.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety and Infection Control principles.
• Understanding of nutritional information, allergens and dietary modifications.
• Development of menus within nutritional guidelines and recipe writing and adaptation.
• Flexibility in working hours (day and evening, 5:00am - 8:30pm), 7 days a week.
• Hospitality focus with commitment to customer service and quality improvement.
• Hold a Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (advantageous) or ability to obtain.
• Collaborative interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication.
• Immunisation evidence and NSW Health serology where applicable.
• Australian permanent resident status or equivalent work rights.
• Dietary Aide experience or qualification.
• Experience in hospital or hotel environment and familiarity with relevant data systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality catering to patients and support the catering service team.
• Assist Chefs, Dietitians and Speech Pathologists in daily operations.
• Maintain HACCP responsibilities and infection control standards.
• Develop menus within nutritional guidelines and write/modify recipes.
• Collaborate with team to ensure patient-centred service and quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HACCP

Work health and safety

Nutrition and allergens

Menu development and recipe writing

Customer service and quality

Flexible rostering

Interpersonal communication

Immunisation evidence

Data systems experience

Education

Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Dietary Aide experience/qualification

Tools

Computer data systems

Job description

Maitland Private Hospital is seeking a casual Chef to deliver high-quality patient catering and support a team of catering professionals. The role reports to the Catering Services Manager and requires experience in high-volume environments with a focus on nutrition, safety and customer service.

Applicants should have WWC/Police checks, hospital or hotel experience, and the ability to work flexible day/evening shifts (5:00am–8:30pm) across 7 days.