Kitchen hand/ General Service Officer

South Coast Private; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

South Coast Private Hospital in the Wollongong CBD is seeking a casual General Services Officer / Kitchen Hand to join our busy kitchen team under the Catering Manager. The role requires at least two years of commercial cooking experience and a commitment to patient-centred service in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The successful candidate will be able to work a rotating Mon-Sun 6am to 8pm roster, participate in every aspect of meal delivery, handle deliveries, stock rotation, and maintain

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial cooking experience.
• Available to work Monday to Sunday 6am–8pm on a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Participate in every aspect of delivering patient and doctors' meals as directed.
• Receive and pack away deliveries; heavy lifting may be required.
• Rotate stock and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Adhere to HACCP procedures and hospital policies.

Job description

South Coast Private Hospital, owned and operated by Aurora Health, is a Private, non-acute, Premium Mental Health facility located in the Wollongong CBD.

We pride ourselves on being professional and respectful in the delivery of patient centred care.

South Coast Private Hospital is currently seeking a casual General Services Officer/Kitchen Hand, with a minimum of 2 years commercial cooking experience, to work within our busy team of kitchen staff under the supervision of our Catering Manager.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria

2 years minimum commercial cooking experience

Must be available to work Mon-Sun 6am - 8pm, rotating roster

Participate in every aspect of delivery of patient and doctors' meals as directed

Receive and pack away deliveries- heavy lifting may be required

Rotation of stock

Undertake checks on temperature controlled equipment, defrosting refrigerators, cleaning chemical cage, cool room and other kitchen cleaning

Correct handling and storage of all food in accordance with hospital policies and legislative requirements

Promote excellence in customer service & treat all people at the hospital as guests

Be well presented with a high standard of personal hygiene

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Must be mature and be team orientated

Must have current and valid work rights in Australia

Availability to work at short notice may be required

Must be committed to adhere to Hospital Vaccination Policy

Understanding of HACCP Procedures.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a National Criminal History Check that is less than 3 months old.