Chef

Job No: BH79
Location: Stepney

About the role

Reporting to the Catering Manager, the Chef is responsible for preparing and delivering nutritious, safe, and appetising meals to patients, staff and hospital visitors. This role works as part of a multidisciplinary Catering team who plays a vital role in supporting health, wellbeing and safety by delivering high-quality, nutritious, tailored meals to suit a diverse range of consumers in a timely, professional and friendly manner.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based at our Stepney site, and operates over a 7-day roster of morning and afternoon shifts, offering a healthy work-life balance.

Please find attached Position Description for further details

About you

You will be passionate about food and be looking for a role where you can apply your skills and customer service approach in a way that helps Burnside Hospital make a positive impact on the experience of patients and visitors. This position requires an individual who has:

  • At a minimum a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role in large-scale food preparation, ideally in a healthcare setting
  • A patient-focused approach to meal services that contributes to patient recovery and overall hospital experience
  • Supervisory or team-leading experience in a similar environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally and respectfully with all team members
  • Working knowledge of food safety standards (e.g. HACCP) and relevant legislation and best practice
  • Sound understanding of special and modified-diets cooking
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage time while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • Proficiency in the use of basic information technology
  • The highest ethical standards and treats all hospital and patient matters with confidentiality and respect
  • Embodies Burnside Hospital’s values-based approach 

You will enjoy the benefit of

  • Flexible 7-day roster of morning and afternoon shifts
  • A greater take home pay, through the option to salary package up to $18,550 pre-tax annually on a range of everyday living expenses, meals and entertainment, and vehicle novated lease and associated vehicle running expenses
  • A healthy work life balance through flexible work options
  • A wellbeing program which includes counselling support and three free physiotherapy sessions per year
  • Various health-related discounts and offering
  • Free car-parking options

About us

Burnside Hospital is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients, their families, and the community. Our vision is to be the hospital of choice, trusted for our compassionate services and innovative practices. We pride ourselves on our values-based approach of caring with empathy and respect, prioritising safety and well-being, and investing in continuous learning and professional growth. We work together as a team and value diversity, ensuring a positive, inclusive culture for our staff.
 
If you are a motivated person who realises the opportunity this role offers and are ready to be a part of a team where you can utilise your skills to deliver positive outcomes, we want to hear from you! Simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply Now' button and submit your current resume and cover letter. 

At Burnside Hospital we embrace, endorse and celebrate difference, and are committed to creating and fostering a diverse and inclusive community and culture where everyone belongs. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTQ+ community, and First Nations people. Our team values diverse perspectives, deepening our understanding of the needs of our patients and stakeholders, helping create a great place to work and volunteer. 

Burnside Hospital is a proud GOLD Tier Health + Wellbeing Equality Index (HWEI) service provider and partners with Pride in Health and Wellbeing in our provision of safe and inclusive workplaces and services.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory working with children check and pre-employment health assessment.

No recruitment agencies please.

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About Our Hospital

Burnside War Memorial Hospital was established as a living memorial to the men and women of the District who gave their lives in the two World Wars, and all others who served, made possible through the foresight of the City of Burnside and the generous gift of Attunga by Otto Georg von Rieben in 1944. Today, Burnside Hospital remains a private not-for-profit community hospital, offering a range of services and clinics to care for and support the thousands of patients who choose to have their healthcare needs met here each year.