Sous Chef

St George Private Hospital is seeking a Sous Chef on a permanent full-time basis to provide operational leadership within its high-volume catering department, ensuring the consistent delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage kitchen workflows, maintain rigorous food safety standards, and oversee a diverse workforce of kitchen staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role is pivotal in balancing clinical dietary requirements with exceptional culinary execution to enhance the overall patient experience.

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 Catering Manager.

About You 

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a blend of culinary expertise and the ability to navigate a high-compliance healthcare environment:

You will bring;

•  A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• A Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery and have significant experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen or a large-scale institutional setting.
• Possess proven experience in supervising kitchen teams, managing rosters, and fostering a collaborative culture to ensure consistent service standards.
• A strong understanding of specialised clinical diets, including texture-modified meals, allergen management, and nutritional requirements for patient recovery.
• You are an expert in HACCP principles and food safety legislation, with a commitment to maintaining impeccable hygiene standards and detailed documentation.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating the ability to manage competing priorities, optimize food costs, and adapt to the unique logistical demands of a 24/7 hospital facility.
• Adaptable to a flexible roster, including working weekends. 

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 salary packaging and 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.