Now hiring:

• Cook / Chef - Casual Position 
• Head Chef - Full-time Position 

Do you have a passion for food and ready to bring your culinary skills to a meaningful setting? We are looking for enthusiastic culinary professionals to join our vibrant Catering Services Team.

About the Roles
As a Casual Cook/Chef, you will help prepare nutritious, delicious meals for patients, staff, doctors, our on-site café, and special functions—working across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.

As Head Chef, you will support the Catering Manager in leading our state-of-the-art kitchen. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering exceptional food quality and service, while helping to shape and develop the department's operations.

What You Will Bring

We are seeking committed and passionate food service professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality meals and contributing to a supportive team environment. You will thrive in a fast-paced setting and demonstrate a collaborative and proactive approach to your work.

You will possess:

• A strong understanding of food hygiene standards and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements.
• Proven experience in food preparation for individuals and group functions.
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a strong work ethic.
• The ability to lead or support your team to maintain consistent, high-quality service.
• Ongoing and unrestricted work rights in Australia (please note sponsorship is not available).

Head Chef Role:

• Commercial Cookery Trade Certificate
• Experience in workforce management is essential
• Minimum 3 years Head Chef or similar experience
• Experience in purchasing, product specification, stock control, receipt and a computerised menu system
• Experience within a hospital, hotel or bulk catering background is desirable

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
• Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

Everyone who joins Ramsay:

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases

Why Join Us?

We care about our patients, and we care  about our  people.   We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.

To Apply

If you like working in an environment where your initiative and team focused approach are valued, we encourage you to submit your cover letter and resume.

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact:

• Email: Sonia Johnstone via, JohnstoneS@ramsayhealth.com.au
• Email: Margaret Brodel via, BrodelM@ramsayhealth.com.au 
• Mobile: 04932 1321

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Advertised: 24 Jul 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time