Chef

Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup

• Enjoy a Temporary Part-Time position! Be ready for flexibility: Our 14-day roster includes weekdays, weekend, and public holidays.
• Shifts vary from 5am start, working no later than 18.45 (7.5 to 8.5 hour shifts) 

In this role, you will have the crucial responsibility of preparing and serving nutritious and delightful meals for patients, staff, visitors, and various functions at the hospital.

• At Joondalup Health Campus, we recognise the pivotal role that well balance, and appetizing meals play in our patient’s recovery process.
• You will collaborate closely not only with our dedicated catering team but also with our Dietitians and relevant managers to ensure that dietary requirements are met as needed.

Your duties and responsibilities will encompass, but not limited to:

• Ensuring that all meals are served in appropriate portions, at the correct temperature and in accordance with Joondalup Health Campus Food Safety Program and  Nutritional Guidelines
• Adhering to all aspects of the Food Safety Standards of Australia and New Zealand
• Demonstrating a keen understanding and capability to meet the dietary needs of all customers, meticulously measuring ingredients to address specific dietary requirements
• Upholding a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and food preparation areas
• Assisting in the procurement of food stock, ingredients supplies and equipment.

About You

To excel in this role, you will be a qualified chef who possess a genuine passion for culinary preparation and service. Ideally, you will have experience working in a clinical environment or in the preparation of food for medical patients.

Operating within a fast-paced setting, your exceptional time management and organisational abilities coupled with your capacity to manage high-volume catering operations, will be instrumental in this role.

In addition, we are looking for candidates who can offer:

• A trade Certificate in Catering/Chef
• A Food Hygiene Certificate or HACCP Training Certificate, which is highly desirable
• Demonstrated expertise as a chef in a large-scale food preparation setting
• Exceptional time management skills, essential for handling high demands of high-volume catering operations
• A firm commitment to delivering food services of the highest quality
• A dedicated commitment to maintaining stringent hygiene standards
• Minimum 5 years experience as a chef, able to work by themselves, on all section
• Hospital or aged care experience is helpful, but not essential.

Remuneration: On offer is base hourly rate ranging from $34.44 + superannuation + levels of experience and qualifications.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Why Joondalup Health Campus?

Joondalup Health Campus is the largest health care facility in Perth’s northern suburbs, providing 24-hour acute care from an integrated public and private campus. JHC is a dynamic, interesting, and rewarding place to work. Our caring and constructive organisational culture and the teamwork of our loyal and committed staff help us to deliver excellent health care and achieve positive outcomes for our patients. 

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mary Lewis, our Catering Team Leader via email at lewism@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 17 February 2025