About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for food preparation for patients, staff, cafeteria, and functions. You will also manage kitchen staff, ensures food quality, maintains hygiene standards, and creates menus for an exceptional dining experience. This role reports to the Food Services Manager and works with a large, varied team.

The duties include but are not limited to.

• Cold Larder Preparation and handling of food.
• Preparation & Cooking of meals.
• Understanding of patient dietary requirements.
• Ensuring a clean environment is maintained.
• Wash & clean downs of equipment.
• Daily completion of food and safety log sheets.
• Compliance with food safety & HACCP.
• Ordering of food & supplies.
• Stock rotation.

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

To thrive in this role, you will bring a passion for cooking, a strong team spirit, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene. You are someone who takes pride in your work and is confident in catering to diverse dietary needs in a fast-paced environment.

You will also demonstrate the following:

• Certificate in Commercial Cooking (essential).
• At least 2 years of experience working as a Chef.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Proven ability to prepare meals that meet a wide range of dietary requirements, including allergy-sensitive meals.
• Strong understanding of allergy management and safe food handling practices.
• A collaborative and respectful approach to working in a multicultural and diverse team environment.
• Prior experience in a healthcare or aged care setting (highly regarded).
• A genuine love for cooking and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Readiness to take on a leadership role within the kitchen.
• Commitment to upholding high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.

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 over 100+ 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. 

 *Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

The Hospital

Warners Bay Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 70 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people

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 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 regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Shane Thomas via, ThomasShane@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 20th June 2025