Chef

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the oldest and biggest hospital in the St John of God Health Care group, having been established in 1898. It is one of Australia's most respected providers of health care services and an internationally renowned leader in clinical trials and research. The hospital is also a leader in innovation and adoption of new technologies, including the implementation of robotic surgical devices and virtual reality imaging technology.

Your role at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

We offer on demand room service which allows patients to order delicious freshly prepared meals, snacks and beverages at a time that suits. The room service menu is available for patients to order between 6.30am and 8.00pm.

You will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting meals for patients and staff of the Hospital which are of a high standard of excellence, in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines.

The position

• Proficiency in all aspects of Hospital cooking i.e. cyclic menus, vegetarian dishes, special diets and function catering.
• Preparing and cooking dishes as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Directing catering caregivers in the preparation of ingredients for dishes.
• Coordinating production and distribution of foodstuffs to various locations within the Hospital.

You will have recent experience as a Chef/Cook in a hospital, hospitality or similar environment. You will have a sound knowledge of and be able to monitor kitchen staff in the principles of food, personal and kitchen hygiene. You will be competent in the operation of all kitchen equipment and demonstrate the operational procedure of kitchen equipment to others.

To succeed you will have completed a recognised Chef Trade Certificate and have a sound knowledge of Safe Food Handling Process (HACCP and Food Safety). Previous supervisory experience will be highly regarded.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $71,568 to $73,334 base rate plus shift penalties plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent full-time position

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

• Novated leasing

• work related expenses
• self-education and

• additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

For enquiries please contact Michael Abeyakoon, Executive Chef

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.