About Role:
Responsible for all food preparation for patients, staff, 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 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards and Hospital policy.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
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Supervision and undertake the planning, preparation and serving of a high quality of food and meals to patients, staff and visitors to the Hospital
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Demonstrate skills in the preparation, cooking and serving of food to all patients, staff and visitors
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Ensure all meals are presented in appropriate proportions, of the correct temperature and according to the menu requests of customers
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Prepare food for functions as required and requested by relevant Manager
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Demonstrate awareness and ability to meet the dietary needs of all customers ensuring ingredients are accurately measured to meet specific dietary needs
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Demonstrate ability to provide a good variety of nutritious meals to meet the changing needs of customers
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Participate in the preparation of special menus to cater for patients with specific dietary needs / therapeutic diets as directed by Dietician or relevant Manager
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Prepare and present special function buffets and food displays as required
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Ensure a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and food preparation areas
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Ensure all prepared foods are stored, appropriately dated, labelled and covered in rooms and freezers
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Assist in the ordering of all food stock, ingredients, supplies and equipment
Qualifications:
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Trade Certificate in Commercial Cooking
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Food Hygiene Certificate
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Demonstrated experience as a chef in a large-scale food preparation environment
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Effective communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently when required
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Excellent time management skills
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Commitment to excellence in preparation and supply of food services
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Experience in a similar role within the health care industry - desirable
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HACCP Training Certificate - desirable
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: 13th July 2026
Reference number: JR113211
