Cook

Job Description

Join our hospital kitchen team as a Cook and elevate the healthcare dining experience! You will be responsible for creating high-quality, delicious meals for patients, staff, and hospital functions while championing food safety, hygiene, and culinary excellence.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Chef/Cook to join our Catering Services team on a Casual basis

In this role, you will:

• Prepare nutritious and appetising meals for patients, staff, doctors, the café, and hospital functions.
• Uphold food quality, hygiene, and safety standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support daily kitchen operations including ordering, stock rotation, and food safety compliance.
• Work collaboratively in a busy team environment, reporting to the Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and cooking of meals (including cold larder and special diets).
• Understanding and meeting patient dietary requirements.
• Ensuring food safety compliance (HACCP) and accurate record keeping.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and equipment.
• Assisting with stock management and ordering. 

What You Will Bring

• Trade Certificate in Commercial Cooking (essential)
• Flexibly to work Between 6:30am-6:00pm
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and OH&S standards.
• Proven experience in food preparation for individuals and groups (hospital experience highly regarded).
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster including weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

Qualifications

Additional Information

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 25 November 2026

Reference number: JR117282 

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.