Chef

About the role

Reporting to the Hospitality Services Manager, the Chef is responsible for preparing and delivering nutritious, safe, and appetising meals to patients, staff and hospital visitors. This role works as part of a multidisciplinary Catering team that plays a vital role in supporting health, wellbeing and safety by providing a high-quality, tailored service to a diverse range of consumers in a timely, professional and friendly manner.

This is an exciting opportunity for an appropriately experienced and motivated individual to join our high-performing team at our Toorak Gardens location. This role is offered on a full-time temporary contract, 6 months initially with potential for extension. This role operates over a 7-day roster of morning and afternoon shifts, offering a healthy work-life balance.

Burnside Hospital's history is steeped in strong community connection. Often described as a country hospital in the city, we're proud of our reputation for quality care and providing a warm and welcoming environment for patients and our people. If you're passionate about contributing to the exceptional care we provide throughout the patient journey, and ready to be a part of a team where you can apply your skills to deliver positive outcomes, we want to hear from you
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As an employee of Burnside Hospital, you will enjoy the benefit of

• A Healthy Work-Life Balance:
  We seek to provide you with an exceptional life experience. That's why we offer flexible working hours and schedules within a supportive environment that value both your professional and personal life.

• Convenience and Safety: Free car parking
  options available at our hospitals, located in the eastern suburbs close to the city.

• Career Development:
  We offer structured training programs, educational support, and development initiatives to help you build your capabilities and potential for
  career and personal growth
  . We're a stable and secure organisation with a reputation for quality service, big enough to provide opportunities while being small enough to know your name so you'll
  feel seen and heard
  .

• Competitive Benefits:
  Our not-for-profit status allows us to offer salary-sacrificing arrangements where a portion of your income (
  up to $18,550
  ) is allocated to pay for approved living expenses, meals, entertainment, and vehicle novated leasing before your income tax is calculated, meaning you pay less income tax and have more
  money in your pocket
  .

• Wellbeing:
  We ensure our people are well supported through
  free counselling and physiotherapy
  assistance,
  pharmacy and health insurance discounts
  ,
  free flu vaccinations
  , and
  generous leave entitlements
  .

• Peer Recognition:
  We value everyone's contributions, and our reward and recognition program is designed to
  celebrate
  the people who truly embody our values and make our workplace exceptional.

• Impactful Work:
  Working at Burnside Hospital means
  making a difference
  in the lives of the people we serve. You'll be part of a team that is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients every day.

About us

Burnside Hospital is one of South Australia's foremost private healthcare providers, offering a range of services and clinics across our two sites, Toorak Gardens and Stepney, caring for and supporting the thousands of patients who choose to have their healthcare needs met here each year. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients, their families, and the community and pride ourselves on our values-based approach of caring with empathy and respect, prioritising safety and wellbeing, and investing in continuous learning and professional growth. We work together as a team and value diversity, ensuring a positive, inclusive culture for everyone.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory working with children check and pre-employment health assessment.