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About the Role

Our patients rely on us not only for exceptional medical care but also for nutritious, well-prepared meals that support their healing and well-being. We’re looking for a dedicated and reliable Cook to join our Food Services team and help us deliver meals that make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, appetising meals for patients, hospital staff, doctors, and visitors.
• Ensure safe food handling and preparation, meeting all hygiene and Workplace Health and Safety standards.
• Perform functions including food preparation, cooking, meal plating, cold larder, texture modified food, and allergen management.
• Work shifts varying between 5am and 8pm, Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in food preparation and cooking, ideally in bulk fresh food production or a large-scale food service setting.
• Ability to follow simple recipes and directions under the guidance of a chef.
• Interest in preparing plant-based and vegetarian meals.
• Formal training in Commercial Cookery is ideal.
• Strong awareness of food safety, hygiene, and manual handling standards in line with hospital protocols.
• Confident operating industrial kitchen equipment, including bratt pans, kettles, combi ovens, and commercial dishwashers.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Self-motivated with pride in producing high-quality meals.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments.

Skills

• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Safe food handling
• Hygiene standards
• Workplace Health and Safety standards
• Meal plating
• Cold larder preparation
• Texture modified food preparation
• Allergen management
• Operating industrial kitchen equipment (bratt pans, kettles, combi ovens, commercial dishwashers)

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years of experience

Education Level

• Formal training in Commercial Cookery (ideal)

Benefits

• Salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• On campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and a hairdresser

About the Company

• Sydney Adventist Hospital, known as the San, is NSW’s largest private hospital.
• Founded in 1903, it is proudly faith-based with a history of industry pioneering in research and delivering superior patient care.
• As a not-for-profit, the hospital continually reinvests in cutting-edge technology and facilities.
• Owned and operated by Adventist HealthCare, which also owns and operates San Day Surgery and Hornsby.