Chef

Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in our local area. It was thoughtfully designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience, and to provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone.

We offer a supportive atmosphere, with an extensive education program so you get to work in a role that offers you work-life balance. 

As a Chef your responsibilities will include:

•    Help create innovative, modern cuisine for our amazing patients 
•    In conjunction with the Executive Chef, train kitchen staff on all menus
•    'Cook Fresh' meals and food preparation for patients inclusive of allergens & intolerances, as per national menu guide for breakfast, lunch & dinner service

•    Assist the Executive Chef to manage food costs, stock control and management of staff
•    Rotational rostering, hourly pay & penalty rates on weekend
•    Maintain hygiene, OH&S, & overall kitchen cleanliness at all times, ensuring regular daily temperatures of food & equipment as per food safety standards thus ensuring food safety documentation is completed daily.
•    Strong understanding of NSW Health, food safety requirements & food auditing
•    Maintain effective communication with management and facility staff 
•    Lead, supervise, coach and develop team members, including cooks, kitchenhands and service staff to deliver exceptional service

You will bring to the team:

• Well-presented with appropriate Chef qualifications 
• Proven understanding of the dietary and texture modification food preparation requirements within a hospital or aged care environment
• Team player, full commitment & motivation
• Strong time management & organisational skills
• Full work rights.  We are unable to offer sponsorship visas at this time.

 Catering environment
•    Experience in large volume hot kitchen cookery
•    Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations
•    Safe Food Handling Certificate
•    Available for rotating shifts from 5am through to11am start times over a 7-day roster including weekend work
•    2 years relevant experience
•    Experience in hospital, aged care or hotel food service environment desirable

Employee Benefits:  Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.

For further enquiries: Please email careers@northernbeacheshospital.com.au 
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

Closing Date; 30 March 2026

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.
 

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.