At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals and cater for exciting events in a vibrant hospital kitchen.
- Company: Join The Wesley Hospital, a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in Brisbane.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, salary packaging, flexible hours, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to compassionate care and community service.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference while honing your culinary skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and previous chef experience.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 22 $ per hour.
Casual Chef positions available
Employment Type: Casual Opportunities
Remuneration: $33.34 -$35.85 p/h + Casual Loading + Super + $15,900 NFP Salary Packaging Value + Penalties/Allowances
Location: The Wesley Hospital - Auchenflower
Make a meaningful difference with The Wesley Hospital. The Wesley Hospital is one of Australia's iconic and largest private not-for-profit hospitals. From the heart of Brisbane, more than 800 Visiting Medical Practitioners and 2,000 staff deliver personalised care through life's journey making a meaningful difference in the lives of generations of Queenslanders. We offer comprehensive care across a wide range of acute tertiary-level medical and surgical services with a particular focus on cancer care, cardiac care, women's and children's care, and complex surgical care.
Your part in The Wesley Hospital team:
- Working as a Chef in our Food Services culinary team.
- Be provided with opportunities for culinary growth.
- Produce upmarket cuisine by catering for executive functions and events.
- Work in a hotel style room service kitchen operation.
- Apply your transferrable skillset from hospitality to the security of a career in the Healthcare sector.
- Have the opportunity to be a recognised member of the Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare.
What makes a difference for us?
- Be part of our qualified chef brigade producing up to 1400 meals per day.
- Using your communication skills, you'll work effectively with your team.
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery minimum of two years post-apprenticeship experience or equivalent.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Previous Chef experience working in the hospitality sector; restaurants, food outlets, cafes.
- Flexibility to rotate within the main production kitchen sections.
- A professional attitude with excellent personal presentation.
- Be proficient in all aspects of food safety.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HACCP principles and PPE requirements.
- Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements.
What makes a difference for you?
- NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service.
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.
Child safe, Child friendly: UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion: Our approach is simple - everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values.
Chef employer: Family and Disability Services
UnitingCare Queensland is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Located in Maroochydore, our team enjoys flexible work arrangements, generous NFP salary packaging, and a commitment to diversity, ensuring every voice is valued. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while benefiting from career development opportunities and a positive, collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Family and Disability Services Recruitment Team
