Kitchen Hand/General Service Officer

South Coast Private Hospital, owned and operated by Aurora Health, is a Private, non-acute, Premium Mental Health facility located in the Wollongong CBD.

We pride ourselves on being professional and respectful in the delivery of patient centred care.

South Coast Private Hospital is currently seeking a casual General Services Officer/Kitchen Hand, with a minimum of 2 years commercial cooking experience, to work within our busy team of kitchen staff under the supervision of our Catering Manager.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria

2 years minimum commercial cooking experience

Participate in every aspect of delivery of patient and doctors meals as directed

Receive and pack away deliveries- heavy lifting may be required

Rotation of stock

Undertake checks on temperature controlled equipment, defrosting refrigerators, cleaning chemical cage, cool room and other kitchen cleaning

Correct handling and storage of all food in accordance with hospital policies and legislative requirements

Promote excellence in customer service & treat all people at the hospital as guests

Be well presented with a high standard of personal hygiene

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Must be mature and be team orientated

Must have current and valid work rights in Australia

Availability to work at short notice may be required

Must be available to work weekends

Must be committed to adhere to Hospital Vaccination Policy

Understanding of HACCP Procedures.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a National Criminal History Check that is less than 3 months old.

If you believe you have the demonstrable skills and experiences to undertake this role and would like to join the team at South Coast Private Hospital we invite you to submit your resume and appropriate cover letter outlining your previous experience for the role advertised.