Chef

7 days ago

Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Ramsay Health Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Chef to join our Patient Catering team at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital. This role offers the chance to assist with food preparation for patients, staff, the cafeteria, and special events. You will ensure a high standard of quality hospital food production and cleanliness is maintained to be in line with the Food Safety Plan, relevant HACCP standards and Hospital policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Certificate in Commercial Cooking
  • Minimum 12 months experience as a Chef
  • Ability to cater to a wide variety of sensitive dietary requirements
  • Must have a thorough understanding of allergy management practices
  • Excellent work ethic, customer service skills, time management skills and the ability to successfully work in a team environment
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse workplace
  • Previous healthcare setting experience will be highly regarded.

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.

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People' since 1964.

Requirements

  • Must provide aNational Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
  • According to 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.

For enquiries, please contact Sarah Wilson via,

Applications Close: 18th September 2025

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

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