Chef

Overview

Make a meaningful difference with St Andrews War Memorial Hospital. We offer world‑class health care to families across Queensland and interstate, and are leaders in Cardiac, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation), Vascular surgery and Rehabilitation.

Your role

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 a 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 up‑market cuisine for executive functions and events.
• Support the transition to a Room Service model.
• Work in a hotel‑style kitchen operation.
• Apply your transferable skill set from hospitality to a secure career in healthcare.
• Possibility to become a recognised member of the Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare.

Working hours

Shifts are typically 5:00 am–1:00 pm or 10:00 am–6:00 pm with some weekend shifts, subject to change based on business demand.

What makes a difference for us

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a minimum of five years post‑apprenticeship experience (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and time‑management skills.
• Previous experience in high‑volume food outlets, hotel function centres or large a‑la‑carte restaurants.
• Flexibility to rotate within the main production kitchen sections.
• Professional attitude with excellent personal presentation.
• Proficiency in all aspects of food safety.
• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP principles and PPE requirements.
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospital infection control, and to undergo national criminal history checks and functional assessments.

What makes a difference for you

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase take‑home pay by packaging everyday expenses and meal entertainment (up to $15,900 and $2,650 per annum).
• Flexible work arrangements: Support work‑life balance.
• Recognition and rewards platform: Employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, holiday, health insurance, annual awards, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months service, plus the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave: Paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant events.
• Career development opportunities: Challenges to grow and make a meaningful difference.
• A positive and inclusive team: Based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

Child Safe & Child Friendly

• Provide welcoming, safe, and nurturing services for children.
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect.
• Address child abuse and neglect promptly and appropriately if it occurs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Everyone is welcome. We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Employment details

Employment Term: Permanent Full‑Time Position

Remuneration: $32.37‑$34.81 per hour, 12% Super, $15,900 NFP Salary Packaging, plus other benefits.

Location: Opposite Roma St Parklands, St Andrews War Memorial Hospital – short walk to Brisbane city.

Applications Close: 17 December 2025

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