Company Description
Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Job Description
Pindara Private Hospital is seeking a Sous Chef on a permanent full-time position to provide operational leadership within its high-volume catering department, ensuring the consistent delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage kitchen workflows, maintain rigorous food safety standards, and oversee a diverse workforce of kitchen staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role is pivotal in balancing clinical dietary requirements with exceptional culinary execution to enhance the overall patient experience.
In this role, you will:
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Proven track record in successfully managing, motivating and developing a large catering team
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Food preparation and plate presentation for all patient meals, room service and functions
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Assisting with the supervision, motivation to the highest level of service and training and development of the chefs, stewards and catering attendants
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Relieving the Head Chef / Catering Manager during days off and holidays
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Ensuring there are adequate levels of stock ordered and keeping wastage to a minimum
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Assist in all aspects of HACCP and the Food safety program ensuring all yearly mandatory Food safety training is completed on time
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Working in a team environment, ensuring timely service and a high standard of presentation.
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Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends and public holidays
About You
The successful applicant will also have the following:
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A Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery as well as have a food safety supervisors’ certificate or be willing to obtain one.
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Experience in similar role is essential
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Production and A la Carte experience
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Experience in Menu Development and implementation, nutritional knowledge is an advantage.
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Computer and administrational skills essential
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Excellent work ethic, customer service skills, time management skills and the ability to successfully work in a team environment
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Flexibility to work all shifts across a 7-day rotating roster
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Understanding of food safety and hygiene principals
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Creative problem solving and good communication skills
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Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse workplace
What’s in it for You
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
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Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
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Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
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Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
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Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
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Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services
Why Join Ramsay
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
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Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
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A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
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A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide
Additional Information
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Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
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According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply:
All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 30th July 2026
Reference number: JR114342
Additional Information
Please Note:
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.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
