• Positioned at Brisbane Private Hospital
• Supportive Management
• Full time position / 38 hours per week
Are you a trained chef looking to step into a career that rewards your skills and offers a flexible working environment?
An opportunity exists for a qualified Chef to join our well established and highly reputable Catering Department. We offer a supportive atmosphere, with an extensive education program so you get to work in a role that offers you work-life balance.
As a Chef your responsibilities will include:
• Help create innovative, modern cuisine for our amazing patients and staff
• In conjunction with the Head Chef, train kitchen staff on all new menus and specials
• Meal and food preparation for patients as per national menu guide
• Assist the Head Chef to manage food costs, stock control, and management of staff
• Lead kitchen in the absence of Head Chef
• Maintain hygiene, OH&S and overall kitchen cleanliness at all times, ensuring regular daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers as per food safety standards
• Strong understanding of HACCP Food Safety Program
• Maintain effective communication with management and facility staff
• Lead, supervise, coach and develop team members, including cooks, kitchenhands and service staff, to deliver exceptional service
Selection Criteria:
• Appropriate chef qualifications
• Proven understanding of the specific health, dietary and texture modification food preparation requirements required in a hospital catering environment
• Experience in large volume cookery, cold larder and Bulk cookery
• Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations
• Safe Food Handling Certificate (desirable)
• Available for shifts over a 7-day roster including weekend work
• 2 years relevant experience
• Experience in hospital or hotel food service environment preferred
About Us
Owned by the Healthscope group, Brisbane Private Hospital is a 181 bed facility, which provides expert care in fields such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, plastics, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, urology, ear, nose and throat, general surgery, rehabilitation, gynecology and fertility. The hospital is centrally located on the fringe of the CBD with excellent public transport access.
Remuneration:
This position will be paid in accordance with the Healthscope - Queensland - Non-Clinical Employees - Enterprise Agreement: Salary range: $30.46 - $31.04 per hour.
Requirements:
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police Check and proof of immunisation to infectious diseases prior to appointment.
Applications close: 17th December 2021
For further enquiries: Please contact Mark Rowsell-Turner, Hotel Services Manager
Email: Mark.Rowsell-Turner@healthscope.com.au