Chef/Cook

at  St John of God Health Care

Your Role at St John of God Geraldton Hospital
As Chef/Cook, you will prepare, cook and present meals for patients and staff of the hospital, which are of a high standard of excellence in accordance with the Australian Dietary Standards.

The Position

• Proficient in all aspects of hospital cooking ie. Cyclic menus, vegetarian dishes, special diets and function catering
• Prepare and cook dishes as directed by the Head Chef
• Direct catering staff as required in preparation of ingredients for dishes
• Have a sound knowledge of and monitor kitchen staff in the principals of food, personal and kitchen hygiene
• Assist with the development of caregivers with On The Job Training
• Actively participate in Quality Caring Activities
• Competent in the operation of all catering equipment and able to demonstrate operational procedures of kitchen equipment

To succeed, you will have previous experience in the preparation and cooking of food in accordance with production schedules and hold a recognised Chef Trade Certificate / Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. You will also possess sound knowledge of all aspects of hospital and function cooking, have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We Can Offer You

• Hourly rate: $38.12 to $43.16 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + 11.5% superannuation
• Casual position available
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• Work-related expenses
• Self-education and
• Additional superannuation
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards & discounts

For enquiries contact Jane Bagshaw, Director Finance & Corporate Services, on (08) 9965 8863
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse

Please refer the Job description for details