Chef

• Are you an experienced chef looking for a change?
• Does being part of a growing organisation interest you?
• Casual and / or part time opportunity
• No very early or very late shifts

iMH has people at the heart of everything we do. We value and respect the individual contributions of our employees.  We are committed to offering a friendly place to work and a supportive team environment.   We want to provide a life changing experience not only for the people who access our services but also for the people who work with us.

A vacancy exists for a Chef to join us at Nundah Private Hospital; a newly built mental health facility which opened in 2025. Enjoy working in a new, spacious, well-equipped kitchen, and become a part of our successful and growing organisation.  We are open to considering both casual and permanent part-time positions for the right applicant.

Duties for the role include:

• Prepare and present quality meals in accordance with standard recipes and workflows
• Provide, under the instruction of the Head Chef/Dietician, any therapeutic diets and supplements as required
• Maintain a high degree of hygiene and cleanliness in all aspects of food distribution in accordance with the hospitals Infection Control Policies and Procedures
• Maintain and document food safety plans
• Direct and supervise the planning, preparation and serving of food to patients, staff members and visitors
• Ability to lead a team in the absence of the Head Chef
• Supervision of stock rotation and cleaning of kitchen areas
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
• Adhere to Work Health and Safety principles

Qualifications & experience:

• Certificate 3 in commercial cookery or equivalent
• Food Safety Certificate/Supervisor
• An understanding of HACCP principals
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge surrounding food allergens and special dietary requirements
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and quality improvement
• Effective communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently when required
• Proven experience in creating seasonal menus
• Experience working in hospitals or aged care is preferred

 To apply, please use the Seek application process by clicking on ‘apply’.

Pease note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to provide an up-to-date National Police Check and current Blue Card.  Proof of up-to-date vaccination records will be required prior to on-boarding.