Cook / Food Service Assistant
- Casual position for a Cook / Food Service Assistant Role
- Previous experience in a Hospital or other healthcare environment
Pine Rivers Private Hospital is looking to employ a Cook / Food Service Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for a team player who takes pride in their work, has a friendly and positive work attitude and high standards for the delivery of excellence in customer service.
As a Cook / Food Service Assistant your responsibilities will include:
- Food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan
- Cooking meals including cold larder
- Work within a team to deliver meal service daily across a 7-day roster
- Deliver excellent customer service
At Pine Rivers Private Hospital our dedicated mental health facility provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Our comprehensive Inpatient Group program is a group-based therapy, led by our team of experienced clinical staff including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Worker and Diversional Therapists.
Our commitment to our patients is to provide comprehensive healthcare that recognizes their individual physical, social and emotional needs. Our Day Programs provide significant support throughout recovery for a broad range of psychiatric conditions. Programs are developed to provide ongoing psychoeducation, development of adaptive skills and regular support and structure throughout your week.
Our Catering Kitchen provides meal service to both the In-Patient and Out-Patient programs as well as catering for staff and Doctors meals, with occasional event catering.
Selection Criteria:
- Qualifications as a Chef of Trade Cook from a recognised training provider
- Certificate in Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (desirable)
- Previous experience working in healthcare
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good communication and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Works well independently and within a team
Applications close: 21st October 2025
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.