Head Chef - negotiable hourly rate
Permanent full-time position
Monday to Friday at various times between 5.30am and 6pm
Hands-on role
Are you a passionate, driven leader who excels in maintaining a safe, happy and busy environment?
Are you looking for work-life balance? Are you a hands-on leader?
About the role
Brisbane Private Hospital is seeking a culinary leader to manage a team of 30 associates (both FSA's and Chefs and Cooks) to ensure both our patients and our VMO's expectations are exceeded. We are a very busy operation and require a leader who leads by example, runs a section and is not office-bound, and who loves creating fresh amazing food for 180 patients, 100 VMO's, and 700 staff daily.
Your knowledge of rostering, lateral thinking, and most importantly "Food safety" is paramount to leading this very busy operation. You will be supported by a team leader in Food services and a very proactive Executive leadership team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene levels of food preparation area and kitchen equipment
Meal and food preparation for patients as per recipe guide
Stock control and ordering for food supplies
Maintain regular daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers as per food safety standards
Implement and monitor Food Safety Program
Sound knowledge of dietary and nutrition requirements
Demonstrated understanding of accreditation standards, WH&S management, and function coordinating
Lead team members to deliver excellent customer service to patients and staff
Provide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation
Kitchen and food cost management within budget
Liaise with management
Work in unison with Food Service Manager on future projects including new Menus
Labour and rostering
Essential Criteria:
Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or equivalent, Certificate IV preferable
Minimum certificate level qualifications in management
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Certificate in Safe Food Handling
Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations
Knowledge of IDSIS Framework
Good communication and time management skills
Experience in executing all aspects of kitchen operations and food preparation in a hospital or similar catering environment
Pride in personal appearance and hygiene
Applications close: 22nd November, 2024
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