Cook

About the opportunity:

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our Food Services team on a casual basis.

In this rewarding role, you'll play an important part in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that contribute to the wellbeing and recovery of our patients. Working within a supportive hospital environment, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care and service.

Things that work for you:

• Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime
• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Free uniforms and training
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

About you:

You're someone who enjoys preparing quality food, takes pride in your work and understands the impact a good meal can have on a patient's day.

You'll bring:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent recognised qualification
• Current Food Safety/Food Handling certification
• Minimum two years' experience in a cooking role
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, infection control and food safety practices
• Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and safe manual handling practices
• Previous experience within healthcare or aged care environments (desirable)
• Availability to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends

About our hospital:

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane specialises in healthcare for people with chronic, complex and multiple health needs. We have over 450 experienced and qualified medical, nursing, allied health and support staff working to deliver excellent care.

A workplace where everyone belongs:

At St Vincent's, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued and supported to thrive. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and improving employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Pre-Employment checks:

St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

Respectfully, no agencies please.  APPLY NOW! to join our hospital team that is committed to exceptional patient care!