Cook

Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Sydney Adventist Hospital fondly known as the San caring for people is at the core of who we are. Its what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and its a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team youll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning flexibility great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés gift shop florist and even a hairdresser

What you will be doing in this role

Our patients rely on us not only for exceptional medical care but also for nutritious well-prepared meals that support their healing and well-being. Were looking for a dedicated and reliable Cook to join our Food Services team and help us deliver meals that make a difference.

As a Cook in our team you will work closely with Dietitians fellow Cooks Chefs and Kitchen Assistants to prepare high-quality appetising meals for patients hospital staff doctors and visitors. You will be responsible for safe food handling and preparation ensuring all hygiene and Workplace Health and Safety standards are met.

Shifts offer a variety of functions and responsibilities including food preparation cooking meal plating cold larder texture modified food and allergen management. Shift times vary between 5am and 8pm Monday to Friday.

Who were looking for

• Youll have at least 2 years of experience in food preparation and cooking ideally in bulk fresh food production or a large-scale food service setting such as a hospital café or commercial kitchen.
• Youll be able to follow simple recipes and directions under the guidance of a chef with an interest in preparing plant-based and vegetarian meals.
• Youll ideally hold formal training in Commercial Cookery and have strong awareness of food safety hygiene and manual handling standards in line with hospital protocols.
• Youll be confident operating industrial kitchen equipment including bratt pans kettles combi ovens and commercial dishwashers.
• Youll work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Youll be self-motivated and take pride in producing high-quality meals that support patient care and staff wellbeing.
• Youll have full Australian working rights.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery Hornsby and the Sydney Adventist Hospital. The San is NSWs largest private hospital. Founded in 1903 we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400 staff members and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references functional questionnaire a national police check working with children check vaccination evidence among others.

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role then wed love to hear from you. Simply click on the Apply button and well keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to know more then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner Olivia Jacobs on . Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.

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