Lake Macquarie Private Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our Catering Team on a casual basis.
About the Role
You will work collaboratively with kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences and contribute to the smooth operation of our food service department.
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Prepare and cook high-quality meals in a commercial kitchen or short order cooking environment
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Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control standards
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Follow recipes, dietary requirements, and production schedules accurately
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Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in accordance with HACCP principles
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Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
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Support stock rotation, food storage, and waste minimisation practices
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will be a reliable team player who thrives in a busy environment.
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Previous commercial cooking or short order cooking experience
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Experience working in healthcare, aged care, hospitality, or food service environments highly regarded
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Flexible availability across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays as required
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Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles
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Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
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Compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and Workplace and Health and Safety
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Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (desirable)
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Willingness to accept and promote Ramsay’s core values
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:
Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
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
Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
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:
Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
