Cook - Cold Larder

7 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Healthscope Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

An opportunity exists qualified for Cook to join our well established and highly reputable Catering Department at Newcastle Private Hospital on a casual basis.

Your work as a Cook will contribute to our patients experience with us; providing exceptional meals during their stay whilst being responsible for the cold larder section.

We offer a supportive atmosphere, work life balance and no late nights

The successful applicants will be available for a variety of shifts across a 7-day week and have prior experience in healthcare, or aged care food services, or in a high-volume hotel environment

About Us
Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital. We are an 11 Theatre, 189 bed acute private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park.

Newcastle Private provides specialty care for individuals and their families/carers undergoing all aspects of treatment and care across our Same-day and inpatient stay facilities.

As a Cook Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Food preparation
  • Cooking patient meals
  • Preparing meals for patients with dietary restrictions, allergens & texture modified
  • Ordering of food supplies
  • Supervise staff in the kitchen
  • Deliver excellent customer service to staff, clients and patients
  • Food Safety knowledge

Selection Criteria

  • Qualification as a Chef from a recognised training provider
  • Prior work in a Hospital, Aged Care or Healthcare environment
  • Certificate in Safe Food Handling
  • Available for weekday & weekend work
  • Good communication and time management skills
  • Attention to detail & reliable
  • Works well independently and within a team

Applications close:
17th September 2025

To Apply:
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to

More Information:
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, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

We Offer

  • Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

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