At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join Australia's leading Children's Hospital dedicated to child health.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Flexible full-time and part-time roles available in a vibrant Parkville location.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through quality food services.
- Qualifications: Must have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Certificate.
The predicted salary is between 68384 - 68384 $ per year.
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.
About the Roles:
- 1 x full time (1.0 EFT, 80 hours per fortnight) and 1 x part time (0.42 EFT, 32 hours per fortnight) ongoing positions within the Nutrition and Food Services department.
- You will be responsible for providing high-quality food services to our patients and families in our cook-fresh centralised plating food service model.
- You will work as part of the RCH Food Service Team in a variety of food production & distribution areas, ensuring our patients receive high-quality, nutritious and safe meals in a timely and accurate manner.
Classification for this position is IN17 Cook Grade 3 ($68,384 per annum plus allowances/penalties where applicable plus superannuation).
What you’ll achieve:
- Work as part of our friendly and supportive team in food production, distribution and storage.
- Flexibility to work within the Diet Kitchen for preparation of special meals, bulk cooking within the Main Kitchen for patient meals and Early Learning Centre meals/sandwich preparation.
- Liaise with Food Service Dietitians and Supervisors regarding the specific dietary needs of individual patients.
- Communicate with other team members to ensure that tasks are undertaken effectively and that patient needs are met.
- Provide outstanding customer service. Recording communication accurately in writing when required.
Your skills and experience:
- A Level 1 Food Safety Certificate.
- Minimum of Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
- Food allergy training certificate (All About Allergens for Hospitals - Kitchen Staff).
- Familiarity with the HACCP system.
- Advanced food preparation skills.
- Basic computer operating skills.
- Previous healthcare or early education and hospitality experience.
- Knowledge and experience in cooking allergen-free and therapeutic diets.
About the Nutrition and Food Services Department:
The Department of Nutrition and Food Services is a large department of around 120 staff incorporating the main kitchen, central formula room and the clinical dietetics service. The main kitchen provides 3 cook fresh meals and a mid-meals service for approximately 100 patients per day. The central formula room produces formula, enteral feeds and fortifies expressed breast milk for approximately 120 patients per day. This is a 7-day per week operation.
What we offer:
- Parkville location and close to public transport.
Other requirements:
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- Compliance with RCH's “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure.
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement; it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Cook in Melbourne employer: Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)
At the Royal Children’s Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and professional growth of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, providing ample opportunities for career development while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in need. Located in the heart of Melbourne, RCH offers a unique environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally, all while contributing to vital community health services.
Contact Details:
Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Recruitment Team
