Core
Senior Chef preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for patients and caregivers in a private hospital, ensuring compliance with Australian Dietary Standards and food safety regulations.
Role type
Senior IC Chef (Healthcare)
Builds
Hospital meal services (cyclic menus, A La Carte, bulk cooking, special diets, function catering)
Domain
Healthcare / Hospitality
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hospital cooking operations, cyclic menu planning, special diet preparation, food safety compliance (HACCP, GMP), kitchen equipment operation, waste minimization, team leadership, safe food handling
Preferred skills
Cook-chill and cook-fresh methods, thickened fluid preparation, infection control guidelines
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals as directed, direct catering caregivers, maintain service quality and portioning, assist with waste minimization systems, operate catering equipment, support caregiver training, cater for internal/external functions, ensure food safety documentation completion, report hazards and equipment issues, participate in quality activities and training sessions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
