Head Chef

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Healthscope Full time

·       Head Chef role - negotiable hourly rate

·       Discounted onsite parking 

·       Permanent full time position

·       Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

Are you a passionate, driven leader who excels in maintaining a safe, happy and busy environment?

Are you looking for work life balance? are you a hands on leader?

About the role

Brisbane Private Hospital is seeking a culinary leader to manage a team of 30 associates (both FSA’S and cooks) to ensure both our patients and our VMO’S expectations are exceeded.

We are a very busy operation and require a leader who leads by example, runs a section and not office bound, who loves creating fresh amazing food for 180 patients, 100 VMO’S and 700 staff daily.

The life is balanced, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm with a negotiable hourly rate.

As a leader we seek is about developing relationships with all managers, their team and delivery of a cook fresh product, soon to be room service and a busy array of functions and upscale catering.

Your knowledge of rostering, lateral thinking and most importantly “Food safety” is paramount to leading this very busy operation.

You are supported by a team leader in Food services and a very proactive Executive leadership team.

About us:

Brisbane Private Hospital is renowned as a leading provider of world class orthopaedic services, and we’re expanding Currently with 15 operating theatres, in early 2024 we will open 2 new, additional state-of-the-art orthopaedic operating theatres.

We are a specialist surgical orthopaedic and neuro-spine hospital with additional surgical specialities that include ENT, plastics and reconstructive surgery, gynae, general, maxillo-facial/oral and urology.

As a Head Chef your responsibilities will include:

·       Maintain cleanliness and hygiene levels of food preparation area and kitchen equipment

·       Meal and food preparation for patients as per recipe guide

·       Stock control and ordering for food supplies

·       Maintain regular daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers as per food safety standards

·       Implement Food Safety Program

·       Sound knowledge dietary nutrition requirements

·       Demonstrated understanding of accreditation standards, WH&S management and function coordinating 

·       Lead team members to deliver excellent customer service to patients and staff

·       Provide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation

·       Kitchen and food cost management within budget

·       Liaise with management 

Essential Criteria:

·       Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or equivalent, Certificate IV preferable

·       Minimum certificate level qualifications in management

·       Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

·       Certificate in Safe Food Handling

·       Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations

·       Good communication and time management skills 

·       Experience in executing all aspects of kitchen operations and food preparation in a hospital or similar catering environment

·       Pride in personal appearance and hygiene

Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope. 

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

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. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. 

We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together. 

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 5th July, 2024

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

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.


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