An exciting opportunity to work in the best place!

Do you live south of the river and feel tired of the long commute?

Are you looking to join a team that genuinely cares — for one another, for our patients, and for our community?

Look no further. Waikiki Private Hospital is a leading private healthcare provider with more than 25 years of service to our community. Under exceptional executive leadership, we're expanding our services while maintaining our proud history of community-based care.

Located in Perth's southern suburbs, just 40 minutes from the city, Waikiki Private Hospital is a 45-bed stand-alone private facility providing acute healthcare services across multiple specialties, including:

Ophthalmology, Pain Management, General and Bariatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, and Gynaecology — as well as many other sub-specialties.

Our core values shape us, inspire excellence, and help us deliver outstanding service in a constantly evolving world — creating the best place to work and the best place to care.

About the role

As Cook in Charge, you will be a hands-on member of our Catering team, preparing quality food while taking responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen. Working within a hospital environment, you will play an important role in ensuring our patients, staff and visitors receive safe, nutritious and well-prepared meals, while supporting and guiding our Catering Assistants. In the absence of the Catering Supervisor, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Catering Department, ensuring services run efficiently and in accordance with food safety requirements,



hospital policies and relevant standards.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare and cook meals in accordance with menus, dietary requirements and food safety standards

- Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the kitchen when the Catering Supervisor is absent

- Provide direction and support to Catering Assistants

- Ensure patient dietary requirements, including modified and special diets, are understood and followed

- Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene and cleanliness

- Ensure food safety and HACCP requirements are consistently followed

- Assist with menu planning and review

- Assist with ordering, stock management and the efficient use of catering supplies

- Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements

- Support staff orientation, training and development

About you

- A recognised cooking/trade qualification or demonstrated equivalent experience as a cook

- Food handling/food safety certification and sound knowledge of safe food preparation practices

- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements

- Previous experience supervising or providing direction to staff

- Strong organisational and time-management skills

- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy kitchen environment
- A strong commitment to cleanliness, food safety and attention to detail
- A collaborative and respectful approach to working with others

- Experience within healthcare, aged care or another workplace involving specialised dietary requirements would be highly regarded

📌 Cook – Private Hospital Catering (Waikiki)
🏢 Waikiki Private Hospital
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