Cook & Food Services Assistants

CASUAL (with a view to permanent part-time)

About Us

Western Private Hospital (WPH) is a boutique private hospital servicing the West of Melbourne with the provision of acute services, which has 62 inpatient beds. WPH’s facilities include four Operating Theatres, CSSD, Day Stay Unit, Day Oncology Unit, Overnight Ward for Surgical, Cardiac / CCU & HDU patients, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Specialist Consulting Suites, Nuclear Medicine / PET Centre, and is supported by pathology, pharmacy, radiology, and radiation therapy services.

About the Role / s

COOK

We are currently seeking a passionate, experienced, and capable Cook to join our Food Services Team with availability to work a minimum of 3 days a week between the hours of 6.30am to 5.00pm .

This position reports to the Chef Manager and plays a crucial role in the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals to our patients. The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of food preparation including meeting varied and critically important dietary requirements and preferences; plating and service; ensuring the highest standards of quality and hygiene adhering to safe food handling practices and HACCP guidelines; working collaboratively with the Chef Manager and food services team to ensure a smooth food preparation and service operation; and supporting the team and assisting the Chef Manager during absences.

Selection Criteria

• Previous experience working in a bulk catering role within a healthcare / aged care environment
• Competency in food preparation, plating, and serving, with a focus on delivering high-quality meals
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate empathy with patients
• Flexibility to support the team, ability to follow schedules and backfill leave absences with extra shifts
• Up to date with and aware of all food safety handling requirements and storage regulations
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (desirable)

FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANTS

We have multiple casual opportunities for Food Services Assistants to join our Food Services Team who are responsible for the servicing of meals to patients. You will be responsible for assisting the chef / cook with food preparation, preparing & presenting food professionally, serving meals to patients, basic menu monitoring, food transportation to and from wards, replenishing refrigerator and pantry food supplies, ensuring cleanliness of food preparation area, and disposing of unused food appropriately. Availability and flexibility to work a variety of AM & PM shifts and must be able to work at least 2 x 2.30pm-7.30pm shifts a week .

Selection Criteria

Benefits of Working at WPH include :

Everyone who joins Western Private Hospital must be vaccinated against COVID-19 , have yearly Influenza and provide proof of immunisation against, or immunity to, infectious diseases as required per the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic) – NOTE : for this role immunisation requirements associated with Risk Category B (indirect contact with blood and body substances).

Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 6 months and evidence of Australian Residency / Full Working Rights (No Sponsorship available) .

For more information about WPH please visit our website at www.westernprivatehospital.com.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE : 3rd April 2025 (or earlier if positions are filled)

Interested? … then apply now –

Submit your application via

All applications must include the following information so we can assess your suitability =>

your current CV / Resume AND a covering letter (maximum of one page) including your reasons for applying for this position; and detailing why your skills, experience and personal qualities make you the best person for the role.

WPH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability to apply.

NOTE :

Interviews will be undertaken as suitable candidates are identified so early applications are encouraged.

Only successful applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CVs sent directly to line managers.

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