Company Description

Cairns Private Hospital in tropical Cairns in far north Queensland, Australia, is a contemporary, well-equipped facility which offers a comprehensive range of medical and allied services. Situated only 150 metres back from the Cairns Esplanade, the Hospital is easy walking distance from the heart of the tourist mecca of Cairns. Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Cairns Private Hospital is committed to the provision of first class medical care for the people of the region and the thousands of tourists who visit the area.

Ramsay Health Care is one of the largest and most respected private hospital operators in the country. The company is strongly committed to further developing the already high quality patient facilities and services at Cairns Private Hospital to meet the future health care needs of patients in the Cairns area.

Job Description

Join our catering team as a Chef at Cairns Private Hospital!

In this casual role, you will:

- Prepare nutritious and appetising meals for patients, staff, doctors, the café, and hospital functions.
- Support daily kitchen operations including ordering, stock rotation, and food safety compliance.
- Work collaboratively in a busy team environment, reporting to the Catering Manager and the Sous Chef
- Understanding and meeting patient dietary requirements.
- Ensuring food safety compliance (HACCP) and accurate record keeping.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and equipment.

What You Will Bring

- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (essential).
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and OH&S; standards.
- Proven experience in food preparation for individuals and groups (hospital experience highly regarded).
- Ability to manage high-volume workflows with strong organisation skills.
- Excellent teamwork, time management, and communication skills.
- Flexibility to work across a rotating roster including weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia (sponsorship not available).





You will be part of a large, friendly, and supportive catering team where quality, teamwork, and service excellence are highly valued. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your culinary skills to a meaningful healthcare setting.

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.

*Please note, casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits

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.

Additional Information

- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply Now

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 14th September 2026

Reference number: JR115456

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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