Head Chef

We are seeking experienced Head Chef to join our Catering Team at Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospitalon a full-time basis.

About the Role

Hillcrest Private Hospital is seeking an experienced chef with strong qualifications who is looking to step away from the hotel/restaurant industry into a rewarding environment with a lifestyle roster. Rostered between 10:00am – 5:30pm across a 7 day roster you will have planned, structured shifts to allow for a quality lifestyle balance with no split shifts. This position is available for an immediate start.

In this role you will be responsible for food preparation for patients, staff, doctors and functions, ensuring a high standard in quality of Hospital food production and cleanliness within the department in line with required Food Safety Plan, relevant HACCP standards and Hospital policy.

This is a fast-paced role that requires strong time management to effectively meet the needs of the hospital’s food services. This role reports to the Environmental Services Manager and works with a varied team.

About You

This opportunity will suit a hardworking and dependable individual that would like to become a pivotal member of our team.

Leading from the front is key.

We require a Chef that is good at keeping up the positive culture, ethos and team moral based on the Ramsay values.  You will have a supportive and engaging leadership with the aim of creating a controlled and enjoyable work environment.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A passion for culinary preparation and service
• Ideally, you will bring experience within a commercial kitchen and experience catering for a wide variety of sensitive dietary requirements
• Strong organisational skills and the capacity to handle high volume catering workflows will be key to this role.

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

Owned and operated by Australia’s largest private hospital operators, Ramsay Health Care, Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital offers 4 operating theatres and a full range of medical, surgical and mental health services. Our team prides itself on exceeding Ramsay’s high standard of care and we have established an excellent reputation in the Central Queensland region for our high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement.  

If you like working in an environment where your initiative and team focused approach are valued, we encourage you to submit your cover letter and resume by 2nd June 2024

Requirements

• Must provide a National 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 Marg Brodel on 4932 1321.

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