Cook Grade B - Denman Hospital

Employment Type:  Temporary Full Time (For a period up to 15 months)
Position Classification:  Cook Grade B
Remuneration:  $60,929.96 per annum, plus shift allowances and 11.5% superannuation
Hours Per Week:  38

The opportunity

The Cook is responsible for leading the kitchen in the preparation and cooking of patient meals.

You will be responsible for leading the team and taking responsibility for the operation of the kitchen which includes covering staff, running shifts, ordering, stocktake & maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.

You will need to be able to motivate, and encourage staff, while being responsible for meeting KPIs. You will have great time management and organisational skills along with experience leading in a commercial kitchen environment.

This position will be on a 7 day rotating roster (AM & PM shifts).

Eligibility requirements

All permanent, temporary and casual staff are eligible to apply.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, valid work visa) will be considered.

How to apply

You will find everything you need to know about applying for a job with HealthShare NSW in our resource Your Guide to Employment with HealthShare NSW.

During the application process, you will be required to attach your resume and provide answers to the Targeted Questions below. You must ensure your answers make reference to all of the Essential Requirements listed in the Position Description prior to submitting your application.

Targeted Questions

• Describe how your skills, experience and attitude suit this position. Can you please provide an example of how you have supported the day to day operations of a team?
• Teamwork is critical to every operation. What do you think are the key components to good teamwork?
• Our patients are our customers and are at the heart of everything we do. Describe a time you have provided excellent customer service and how you went above and beyond to meet customer needs.
• Do you have previous experience working in a commercial kitchen environment, what is your understanding of WHS, Food Safety and hygiene practices?

Any role related questions can be directed to the hiring manager Brooke Cashen via  

brooke.cashen@health.nsw.gov.au 

We are diverse and inclusive

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team HSNSW-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to; alternate application methods, interview setup, physical requirements, guidance from a support person, interpreters or other access supports or specific interview availability times and more.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at HealthShare NSW  

Vaccination Requirements

This is a NSW Health Category A position, which requires immunisation against the following:

• Whooping Cough
• Hepatitis B
• Measles / Mumps / Rubella
• Chicken Pox
• Screening for Tuberculosis

If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements. The Staff Health Team will access your AIR record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record. For more information read the NSW Health OASV Policy.

You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application.

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliance

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available. The Staff Health Team will access your AIR record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

Applications Close: Sunday 16 February, 2025 at 11:59pm.