Cook - Children's Hospital Westmead

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Cook Grade A
Remuneration: $60,238.89 per annum plus 11% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Location: The Childrens Hospital at Westmead
The Opportunity
Are you seeking an opportunity to draw on your skills and knowledge of the food service industry, and apply them in a fulfilling new career? We are looking for a Cook to join our team at The Childrens Hospital, Westmead.
In this important role, you will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of patient meals. Using your sound knowledge of Work Health & Safety, infection control and food handling principles, you will ensure that all food is handled in a safe and hygienic way. You will also coordinate the ordering of items in collaboration with the Food Service Supervisor, and be responsible for stock audit and maintenance.
If you are an enthusiastic team player with excellent customer service skills, and looking for rewarding work that contributes to quality patient care, we encourage you to apply today!
Why Work for HealthShare NSW?
HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.
Watch Our to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.
We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:

• Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
• Wellbeing programs: access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
• Commitment to career development: Expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
• Rewarding role and community contribution: Make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community.

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.
Eligibility Requirements

• Meet essential requirements as outlined in the

. * Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.

• This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Refer to

for a complete list of required vaccines. During application, please upload and with any vaccination evidence you have.
How to Apply

• Click Apply Now at the top of the page
• Attach your resume and provide answers to the Targeted Questions below.
• To find out more about applying for jobs with HealthShare please view our resource:

Targeted Questions

• What skills and/or knowledge do you possess in regards to the Food service industry and/or commercial kitchen including Work Health & Safety, food safety and infection control?
• How would you prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively when faced with a high workload?

Any role related questions can be directed to the hiring manager Neal Sayers via
We are Diverse and Inclusive
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability. If we can offer some support or make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team and let us know.
COVID-19 Vaccination Compliance
All NSW Health workers must provide evidence of a COVID-19 primary vaccination course (2 doses) which have been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate if received in Australia, or overseas records from a legitimate source.
Talent Pool
An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday, 10th March 2024