Taking care of people is our reason for being?
At Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAH), fondly known as the San, taking care of people is our reason for being. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here too. When you work for the San, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Some of the exceptional employee benefits we offer are??
- Let us help you with your cost-of-living pressures - as a not-for-profit organisation, our team members have access to numerous salary packaging benefits that provide tax savings, to increase your take home pay. These include: $9,010 (NFP salary packaging), $2,650 (NFP meal, entertainment & venue benefit card), novated car leasing and retail discounts across numerous outlets.
- Various amenities on site including, numerous cafés, gift shop, florist & hairdresser
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport along with access to our ELIA Wellness Program ??????
- We have many other benefits as well, to see a complete list of all our other Employee benefits and discounts, visit Working with Us - Why you'll love it
What you’ll be doing in this role
The Food Service Department of the Sydney Adventist Hospital is searching for the next superstar cook to join the team in a casual role. Some of the function of our Cooks include, but not limited to; food preparation, basic cooking, food presentation, meal plating, cold larder, texture modified food and allergen management.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Work closely with Dietitians, Cooks and Kitchen Assistants within the kitchen to provide quality and appetising meals to patients, community and hospital staff (through SanCafe) and Doctors
- Food handling & preparation ensuring hygiene and WHS standards are adhered to
- Provide outstanding customer service to our customers and community
- Actively contributing to a culture of comradery and teamwork along to a culture of continuous quality improvement
Who we are looking for
- Sound food preparation and cooking experience preferably in bulk fresh food production or a large food service environment e.g., a commercial kitchen, café, restaurant or other hospitality environment
- Able to follow simple recipes and instructions under the guidance of a chef with an interest in preparing plant-based, vegetarian foods
- Ability to work both independently in an unsupervised environment, and within a team setting
- Be self-motivated to provide outstanding meals that meet the requirements of our customers and patients
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload to meet tight time schedules when required
- Excellent awareness of food safety, hygiene and manual handing standards
- Formal training in Commercial Cookery and experience with temperature monitoring systems are desirable
If you’re ready to hit the ground running, in a dynamic, fast-paced, rewarding position, we would love to have you join our team.
About Adventist Healthcare
We are NSW’s largest and most comprehensive private hospital (700+ beds) with a dedicated team of 2400 team members, over 1000 medical officers and 300 volunteers. As a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organisation advancing healthcare since 1903, we have a proud history of delivering outstanding care and we are at the forefront of our field with best in-class technology and game-changing research.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Adventist Healthcare requires:
- A National Police Check
- Two professional working reference checks
- At least 2 COVID-19 vaccinations with 3 doses preferred
- Other pre-employment screenings as required
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button, applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks which could include a police check, references, vaccination evidence.
If you’d like to chat with one of our team members about this role, then please contact Chantal Roper, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on careers@sah.org.au