Monday to Friday at various times between 5.30am and 6pmHands-on roleAre 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, who loves creating fresh amazing food for 180 patients, 100 VMO'S, and 700 staff daily.
The life is balanced, Monday to Friday with a negotiable hourly rate.
As a leader, we seek someone who is about developing relationships with all managers, their teams, and the delivery of a cook-fresh product, soon to be room service, and a busy array of functions and upscale catering.
Your knowledge of rostering, lateral thinking, and most importantly "Food safety" is paramount to leading this very busy operation.
You are supported by a team leader in Food services and a very proactive Executive leadership team.
About us: Set at the top of Wickham Terrace, Brisbane's busiest medical precinct, above the Roma Street Parklands in the heart of the CBD, Brisbane Private Hospital is an acute and rehabilitation hospital with 181 beds, 17 operating theatres and dedicated surgical, ICU, and rehabilitation wards.
Brisbane Private Hospital specializes in Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal, ENT, Pain, and Rehabilitation, with additional specialties including Plastics, Urology, General Surgery, Gynaecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Brisbane Private Hospital also delivers a leading private drug and alcohol program, Damascus Health Services, from its dedicated drug and alcohol rehabilitation unit.
As a Head Chef your responsibilities will include: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene levels of food preparation area and kitchen equipmentMeal and food preparation for patients as per recipe guideStock control and ordering for food suppliesMaintain regular daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers as per food safety standardsImplement and monitor Food Safety ProgramSound knowledge of dietary and nutrition requirementsDemonstrated understanding of accreditation standards, WH&S management, and function coordinatingLead team members to deliver excellent customer service to patients and staffProvide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operationKitchen and food cost management within budgetLiaise with managementWork in unison with Food Service Manager on future projects including new MenusLabour and rosteringMinimum Qualifications: Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or equivalent, Certificate IV preferableMinimum certificate level qualifications in managementFood Safety Supervisor CertificateCertificate in Safe Food HandlingGood working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulationsKnowledge of IDSIS FrameworkGood communication and time management skillsExperience in executing all aspects of kitchen operations and food preparation in a hospital or similar catering environmentPride in personal appearance and hygieneWhy Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.
No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.
Our people are at the heart of our organization - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia.
But why does that matter?
Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specializations.
Supported by some of the best doctors nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes, and facing challenges together.
Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities.
We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialization, and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patients' lives. To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form.
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More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff, and visitors is our highest priority.
Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable), and evidence of the right to work in Australia prior to appointment.
Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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