Chef - St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital

Permanent, Full-Time Position
$28.78-$31.51 p/h + 11% Super + $15,900 NFP Salary Packaging Value + Penalties/Allowances
Location: Spring Hill - discounted staff parking & close to public transport

Make a meaningful difference with St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

An integral part of our team at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital as a Chef - St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital , you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.

What makes a difference for you? 

Based in Brisbane since 1958, we’ve developed connections that go far beyond our home, occupying a unique place in the hearts and minds of our community providing world-class health care and first-class treatment results. 

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• 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
• Subsidised Parking
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months' service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Professional development, through Graduate Certificates, skills development courses, bursaries, grants and partnerships with leading Universities (Hospitals).
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Your part in St Andrew’s War Memorial

Working as a Chef in our Food Services culinary team you will: 

• Produce high quality freshly cooked meals in a well-equipped modern kitchen
• Be part of our qualified chef brigade producing up to 750 meals per day
• Have input into function menus and future hospital menus
• Be provided with opportunities for culinary growth, and constant improvement
• Produce upmarket cuisine by catering for executive functions and events
• Be provided with opportunities for growth as we progress towards our Room Service model
• Work in a Hotel style kitchen operation
• Be able to 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

Shifts are typically 5am to 1pm or 10am to 6pm with some weekend shifts. This is subject to slight change depending on the demands of the business.

What makes a difference for us?

• Certificate IIII in Commercial Cookery and a minimum of Five years post-apprenticeship experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Previous experience working in high volume food outlets, hotel function centre or large a la carte restaurants in the hospitality sector.
• 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.

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital is proudly part of the UnitingCare family, we’d love you to be too.

At St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, we offer world-class health care to families across Queensland and from interstate and are leaders in Cardiac services, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation), Vascular surgery and Rehabilitation. By bringing together the finest medical experts, care and technology, we’re able to deliver personalised care and world-class results.

Joining St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16, 500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.