Cook - Cold Larder

Healthscope; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 30 000; Part time

Job summary

Join a reputable Catering Department at a leading private hospital as a Cold Larder Cook. This role offers a supportive work environment and work-life balance, with no late nights. You'll prepare exceptional meals for patients, ensuring dietary needs are met while maintaining high food safety standards. This opportunity is perfect for culinary professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Enjoy flexibility, ongoing development, and a chance to be part of a community that truly cares.

Benefits

Discounted health insurance

Ongoing professional development

Supportive work environment

Flexibility across multiple hospitals

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification as a Chef from a recognized training provider.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients with dietary restrictions and allergens.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food handling

Restaurant experience

Food preparation

Kitchen experience

Hotel experience

Taleo

Cake decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife skills

Education

Qualification as a Chef

Certificate in Safe Food Handling

Job description

Opportunity for Qualified Cold Larder Cooks at Newcastle Private Hospital

An opportunity exists for qualified Cold Larder Cooks to join our well-established and reputable Catering Department at Newcastle Private Hospital on a casual basis.

Your role as a Cook will contribute to enhancing our patients' experience by providing exceptional meals during their stay.

We offer a supportive work environment, work-life balance, and no late nights!

The successful applicants must be available for various shifts across a 7-day week and have prior experience in healthcare, aged care food services, or high-volume hotel environments.

About Us

Join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses, and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital, an 11-theatre, 189-bed acute private hospital located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park.

We provide specialty care for individuals and their families or carers, offering treatment and care across our day and inpatient facilities.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation
• Preparing meals for patients with dietary restrictions, allergens, and texture modifications
• Ordering food supplies
• Supervising kitchen staff
• Delivering excellent customer service to staff, clients, and patients
• Maintaining food safety standards

Selection Criteria

• Qualification as a Chef from a recognized training provider
• Previous experience in a hospital, aged care, or healthcare environment
• Certificate in Safe Food Handling
• Good communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Application Process

To apply, please click on the Apply button to access our online application form. For questions, please reach out to us.

Additional Information

Applicants must provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable), and proof of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will need to show proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

Why Join Healthscope?

Joining Healthscope means becoming part of our Community of Care. Our people are central to our organization, making a difference every day in the lives of our patients. As Australia's only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider, our 42 sites are supported by a central Support Office to deliver exceptional community care.

We offer flexibility across multiple hospitals, discounted health insurance, ongoing professional development, and a supportive environment to foster growth.

Key Skills

Culinary experience, food handling, restaurant experience, food preparation, kitchen experience, hotel experience, Taleo, cake decorating, cooking, baking, sanitation, knife skills.