Calvary Riverina Private Hospital 

Casual-Cook

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Australia's number one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey

About the role

Calvary Riverina Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic Cook with a passion for the hospitality industry to join our busy team on a casual basis.

The role of the Cook is to assist in delivering a positive outcome for patients at Calvary Riverina Hospital within the scope of Food Services. The Cook will focus on production of meals to cater for in house patients, staff and visitors, Stock Control, Food & Workplace Safety, providing a high standard of quality food production as well as ensuring compliance with local and National Food Safety requirements. The cook will adhere to any additional requirements and requests as directed by head Chef or Hospitality Services Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the catering service to meet patients’s food requirements. This will include food preparation, food storage, food hygiene, distribution and serving meals.
• This position is specialising in modified foods, and taking it to the next level.
• Follow written protocols for special dietary requests.
• Assist with the preparation of the menus.
• Work with the food safety plan and legislative guidelines.
• Adhere to infection control, manual handling, WHS procedures.
• Maintain efficient and open communication.

What you bring 

• 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery is desirable
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Experience in a Hospital based kitchen setting is desirable
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Mark Hesketh, Hospitality Manager on mark.hesketh@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.

Please note the following:

• • As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
  • You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.