Job Description

Permanent | Part -time opportunity! Join Our Hospital with HEART! n

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 Chef to join our hospital kitchen team, delivering high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs to patients, visitors and staff.

What Makes a Difference for You? n

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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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We’re looking for our next Chef– immediate start available! Make a Difference Every Day… n

As a 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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- Prepare and serve patient meals and ensuring dietary requirements are met
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- Prepare food for St Andrew's Hospital Cafe and Kiosk
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- Provide catering for on-site functions, suites and visiting medical officers
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- Meet meal service times whole maintaining consistent food quality and presentation
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- maintain kitchen hygiene, food safety and safe work practices
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- monitor stock levels, rotate supplies and minimise food waste
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What Makes a Difference for Us? n





We are seeking an individual who possesses the following:

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- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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- Demonstrated experience working as a Chef
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- Experience in healthcare or large-scale food service, highly regarded
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- Sound knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene and dietary requirements
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- Ability to work collaboratively in a busy kitchen team
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- Strong organisational, time management and communication skillsx
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- Commitment to quality food presentation and customer service
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- Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement capabilities
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- Experience in stock control, waste reduction and efficient food preparation
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- Experience in café, retail or function catering, beneficial
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Join a Values-Driven Team n

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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Toowoomba offers an excellent regional lifestyle with strong employment opportunities, vibrant community life and outstanding livability.
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Embracing Diversity n

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.

Be Part of Our Vision n

At St Andrew’s, we are guided by our North Star — to be a trustedCentre 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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Applications close: Friday 6th November 2026

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Enquiries to: Simon Whelan – Catering Manager via *******@sath.org.au

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📌 Chef (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 St Andrews Hospital Toowoomba
📍 Toowoomba Regional