Monday to Friday at various times between 5.30am and 6pm Hands-on role Are you a passionate, driven leader who excels in maintaining a safe, happy and busy environment? Are you looking for work-life balance? Are you a hands-on leader? About the role Brisbane Private Hospital is seeking a culinary leader to manage a team of 30 associates (both FSA'S and Chefs and Cooks) to ensure both our patients and our VMO'S expectations are exceeded. We are a very busy operation and require a leader who leads by example, runs a section and is not office-bound, who loves creating fresh amazing food for 180 patients, 100 VMO'S and 700 staff daily. Your knowledge of rostering, lateral thinking and most importantly "Food safety" is paramount to leading this very busy operation. You are supported by a team leader in Food services and a very proactive Executive leadership team. As a Head Chef your responsibilities will include: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene levels of food preparation area and kitchen equipment Meal and food preparation for patients as per recipe guide Stock control and ordering for food supplies Maintain regular daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers as per food safety standards Implement and monitor Food Safety Program Sound knowledge of dietary and nutrition requirements Demonstrated understanding of accreditation standards, WH&S management and function coordinating Lead team members to deliver excellent customer service to patients and staff Provide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation Kitchen and food cost management within budget Liaise with management Work in unison with Food Service Manager on future projects including new Menus Labour and rostering Minimum qualifications required: Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or equivalent, Certificate IV preferable Minimum certificate level qualifications in management Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Certificate in Safe Food Handling Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations Knowledge of IDSIS Framework Good communication and time management skills Experience in executing all aspects of kitchen operations and food preparation in a hospital or similar catering environment Pride in personal appearance and hygiene Applications close: 22nd November, 2024 To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. #J-18808-Ljbffr