We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Chef to join our Catering Services team!
In this role, you will:
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Prepare nutritious and appetising meals for patients, staff, the café, and hospital functions.
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Uphold food quality, hygiene, and safety standards in line with regulatory requirements.
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Support daily kitchen operations including ordering, stock rotation, and food safety compliance.
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Work collaboratively in a busy team environment, reporting to the Head Chef.
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Possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in commercial kitchens, with strong capability in high-volume bulk cooking as well as preparing short-order meals efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparation and cooking of meals (including cold larder and special diets).
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Understanding and meeting patient dietary requirements.
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Ensuring food safety compliance (HACCP) and accurate record keeping.
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Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and equipment.
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Assisting with stock management and ordering.
About You:
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (essential).
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Strong understanding of food hygiene and OH&S standards.
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Proven experience in food preparation for individuals and groups (hospital experience highly regarded).
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Ability to manage high-volume workflows with strong organisation skills.
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Excellent teamwork, time management, and communication skills.
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Flexibility to work across a rotating roster including weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
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Unrestricted working rights in Australia (sponsorship not available).
You will be part of a large, friendly, and supportive catering team where quality, teamwork, and service excellence are highly valued. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your culinary skills to a meaningful healthcare setting.
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:
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today! All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 6 July 2026
Reference number: JR113603
