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Are you a trained chef looking to step into a career that rewards your skills
An opportunity exists for a qualified Chef / Cooks to join our well established and highly reputable Catering Department at Knox Private Hospital on a full-time basis.
About us:
Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbournes east and outer east.
We have a 24/7 Emergency Department covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise we offer 15 theatres including a hybrid theatre diagnostic cardiology two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery orthopedics neurosurgery urology and more.
All supported by the expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit. Our expert care team of surgeons specialist doctors dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.
This role will be housed within a brand-new ward on the 3rd floor of the hospital with lovely views and state of the art equipment. The team here work very closely together and have proven to be extremely welcoming to new starters.
As a Chef your responsibilities will include:
- Provide exceptional customer/patient service by preparing nutritious food in a timely manner ensuring the cleanliness of kitchens and food preparation disposing of unused food appropriately and ordering food supplies.
- Demonstrate cost effectiveness by using produce effectively and managing waste.
- Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting a positive team culture supervising and providing guidance to kitchen staff and by liaising with dieticians and other staff to create an experience that makes a difference.
- Demonstrate professional practice by working according to Healthscopes policies and processes code of conduct and by participating in yearly performance appraisals and mandatory education. Maintain skills and standards of customer service and ensure patient confidentiality and privacy are maintained at all times.
- Supports Healthscopes safety and quality improvement and achievement of accreditation by actively participating in team meetings quality and audit activities and ensuring compliance with and participation in the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards.
Selection Criteria:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cooking
- Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations
- Safe Food Handling Certificate (desirable)
- Experience in hospital or hotel food service environment preferred
Why Healthscope
We care about your career at Healthscope.
No matter where you go within our community of care youll be supported by great team leaders be part of strong innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.
Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role every dayour people make a difference to the livesof our patients and their families. We work together to create positive memorable experiences alongside our quality care in every moment of every day.
Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development specialisation and education and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patients lives.
Applications close: 20/06/25
To Apply:Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions please reach out to
More Information:Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
Employment Type
Full Time
