Are you a trained chef looking to step into a career that rewards your skills and offers a flexible working environment?

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and want a role that offers work-life balance - no late nights or split shifts - this is the opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have experience in busy restaurants, clubs, hospitals, or hotel food service environments (preferred) and a commitment to delivering high-quality, flavourful meals. We are looking for someone who can help us create a dining experience that feels less "hospital" and more "hospitality."
We offer a supportive atmosphere, with an extensive education program so you get to work in a role that offers you work-life balance.

About us

Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 340-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport.

With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.

Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare

As a Chef your responsibilities will include:

· Demonstrate professional practice by working according to Healthscope's policies and processes, code of conduct and by participating in yearly performance appraisals and mandatory education. Maintain skills and standards of customer service and ensure patient confidentiality and privacy are maintained at all times.

· Supports Healthscope's safety and quality improvement and achievement of accreditation by actively participating in team meetings, quality and audit activities, and ensuring compliance with and participation in the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards.

Selection Criteria:

· Certificate III in Commercial Cooking

· Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations

· Safe Food Handling Certificate (desirable)

· Available for shifts over a 7 day roster including weekend work

· Previous experience as a chef in a busy restaurant, club, hospital, or hotel food service environment is preferred.

· Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering high-quality meals.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail.

· A mindset focused on enhancing the dining experience-less "hospital" more "hospitality."

· If you're passionate about great food and creating a welcoming dining experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As one of the largest national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Benefits:

· A great work-life balance-no late nights or split shifts!

· A chance to bring creativity and hospitality into healthcare dining

· A dynamic and team-oriented work environment

· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network

· Discounted health insurance (perm employees)

· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

· Gym Passport

· Maxxia reward Program

· Salary Sacrifice and novated lease options

· EAP Services

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out [email protected]

Applications close: 2nd April 2025

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 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.