Job Description
Permanent | Part -time opportunity!
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Join Our Hospital with HEART!
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At St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital (SATH), we lead with our HEART values - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, delivered with Compassion.
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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our hospital kitchen team, delivering high-quality, nutritious and delicious meals while ensuring an exceptional dining experience for patients, visitors and staff.
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What Makes a Difference for You?
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Competitive hourly rate
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Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 p.a. plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
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Free in office gym, wellness program, parking and uniforms
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Partnership with Fitness Passport - providing access to reduced membership fees with external gym providers across Toowoomba and nationwide
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Waiver of up to $500 per year if admitted as a patient to SATH
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Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential support for you and your family
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Flexible shifts that work around your life
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A values-driven, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
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Make a Difference Every Day...
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As a Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality and patient-focused catering services. Your responsibilities will include:
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Lead the daily delivery of efficient, reliable and high-quality kitchen operations
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Oversee the preparation and presentation of nutritious meals that support patient needs and service excellence
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Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, infection control and hospital procedures
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Identify and manage operational risks, hazards and incidents while supporting audit and accreditation requirements
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Lead,



coach and supervise the kitchen team, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace
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Collaborate with catering staff, clinicians and hospital leaders to achieve effective service outcomes
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Promote respectful and professional communication with patients, visitors, staff and other stakeholders
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Drive continuous improvement in food quality, kitchen processes, safety and overall service delivery
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What Makes a Difference for Us?
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We are seeking an individual who possesses the following:
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Cert 3 in commercial cookery (essential)
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Demonstrated experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership role
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Experience in healthcare or large-scale food service, highly regarded
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Relevant commercial cookery qualifications
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Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a high-performing team
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Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene and dietary requirements
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Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills
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Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement capabilities
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Experience in quality improvement, stock control and efficient kitchen operations
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Exposure to retail catering or food sales environments, beneficial
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Join a Values-Driven Team
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At SATH, we're not just a hospital—we're a community. Built by the people of Toowoomba, for the people, and committed to compassionate,



quality care. You'll be joining a team that truly lives our HEART values in every interaction.
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Living in Toowoomba
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Toowoomba offers an excellent regional lifestyle with strong employment opportunities, vibrant community life and outstanding livability.
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Embracing Diversity
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St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals of all cultures, identities and abilities.
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Be Part of Our Vision
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At St Andrew's, we are guided by our North Star — to be a trusted Centre of Excellence providing holistic healthcare and hope to the Darling Downs and beyond, with people and services that are valued and grow with our community's needs.
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Requirements
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A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role and alignment with our HEART values
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Your resume
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Two professional referees
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Evidence of your legal right to work in Australia (No sponsorship is available for this role)
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To be successful in your application, you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation, immunity or screening, prior to commencing employment. This includes:n
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Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
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Varicella (Chickenpox)
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
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Hepatitis B
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Tuberculosis screening
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Evidence may include your Australian Immunisation History statement, serology results, vaccination records, vaccination cards, or other approved documentation.
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Applications close: Friday 2nd September ****
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Enquiries to: Simon Whelan – Catering Manager via
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📌 Head Chef (Toowoomba)
🏢 St. Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital
📍 Toowoomba