We are seeking enthusiastic, vibrant and creative Cooks to join our Food Services team! If you have commercial cooking experience and are looking for a varied and interesting work environment this is the ideal position for you.

The Position: Casual Contract

In this role you will work as part of a large team within the BRHS Food Safety Plan and the Healthy Choices guidelines to ensure the provision of a first-class food service to the hospital community. It is essential that our cooks have a good understanding of the Food Safety Plan and the special dietary needs of patients and clients to ensure a high standard of food and beverage services are delivered. Applicants require availability to work a range of shifts as required, across 7 days a week including public holidays. 

Why should you apply?

• Show your creativity and manage a variety of cooking processes
• Work in an environment with exceptional safety standards
• Generous hourly rates plus 25% casual loading
• Be part of a professional organisation committed to the delivery of quality, person centred care

Key selection criteria:

• Minimum Certificate lll in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum Current Safe Food Handling Certificate and demonstrated knowledge of Food Safety Programs and HACCP compliance.
• Knowledge and ability to cook and prepare meals for clients with special dietary requirements and follow recipes.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders.

Please see the Position Description for additional selection criteria.

The Department:

Our Food Services department produces and delivers a range of catering and food services that meet the needs of our patients, aged care residents, clients, visitors and staff. In addition to our internal patient service, a cafeteria day service is provided to staff and visitors as well as catering for meetings/functions and participation in the local community meals on wheels program.

Interested?

For more information contact: Laura Akkerman, Executive Chef on 03 5150 3418 or 0429 623 744

Application Close: Thursday 3rd April 2025

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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