Chef - Food Services AH
Chef - Food Services AH
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Job Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and communitybased services.
- Permanent position
- Full time 80 hours per fortnight monthly ADOs)
- Set roster Wednesday to Sunday 10:00am 6:00pm
- Chef Grade A (RG9
- Working across The Alfred Hospital and Ngamai Wilam a residential eating disorder treatment facility located in Armadale
- Great staff benefits including six weeks annual leave
The Department
Alfred Health Support Services provides nonclinical support services across Alfred Health these services include cleaning services car parking and fleet management waste management gardens and grounds distribution security and access control ward support linen services ancillary services food services and hospitality.
The Role
We are seeking a talented Chef to work a multisite role across two Alfred Health facilities. The role is structured from Wednesday to Sunday and will be spend two days per week at The Alfred hospital and three days at Ngamai Wilam a purpose built 12bed residential eating disorder treatment facility located in Armadale. Working closely with clinical staff and under the guidance of the Head Chef the Chef will ensure that all meals align with dietary and therapeutic requirements. Additionally the Chef will lead cooking groups aimed at helping participants develop healthy eating habits in a structured and supportive context.
The Chef is responsible for ensuring that all menu items are of the highest quality at all times and that they meet the required guidelines on a nutritional level. They will perform in a manner that meets or exceeds industry best practice and maintain cleaning standards in accordance with the Department of Human Services Cleaning Standards for Public Hospitals food safety in line with the onsite Food Safety Plan the Food Act 1984 and FSANZ standards and in doing so work closely with other Food Services team members to ensure we maintain a committed safe and socially responsible multi skilled team.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Essential
- A background of experience in Food Services as a Chef
- Hospital experience will be advantageous but not necessary
- Qualification (cert III/IV in commercial cookery)
- Understanding of modified texture and special dietary needs
- Extensive knowledge of food preparation
- Have the ability and adaptability to participate in change
Desirable
- Has experience leading a team of Food Service staff
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities deducted pretax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services
For enquiries regarding this position please contactSrinath Bose Food Safety Manager/Head Chef
Applications close 11pm AEST Friday 25th April 2025.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Ministers Covid19 Mandatory Vaccination Order all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated 3 doses) for COVID19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Employment Type
Full-Time
