Current Vacancies

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket. 

• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave  

• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport 

• Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser 

What you will be doing in this role 

Our patients rely on us not only for exceptional medical care but also for nutritious, well-prepared meals that support their healing and well-being. We’re looking for a dedicated and reliable Cook to join our Food Services team and help us deliver meals that make a difference. 

As a Cook in our team, you will work closely with Dietitians, fellow Cooks, Chefs, and Kitchen Assistants to prepare high-quality, appetising meals for patients, hospital staff, doctors, and visitors. You will be responsible for safe food handling and preparation, ensuring all hygiene and Workplace Health and Safety standards are met.  

Shifts offer a variety of functions and responsibilities including food preparation, cooking, meal plating, cold larder, texture modified food and allergen management. Shift times vary between 5am and 8pm Monday to Friday.  

Who we’re looking for  

• You'll have at least 2 years of experience in food preparation and cooking, ideally in bulk fresh food production or a large-scale food service setting such as a hospital, café, or commercial kitchen. 

• You'll be able to follow simple recipes and directions under the guidance of a chef, with an interest in preparing plant-based and vegetarian meals. 

• You'll ideally hold formal training in Commercial Cookery and have strong awareness of food safety, hygiene, and manual handling standards in line with hospital protocols. 

• You'll be confident operating industrial kitchen equipment, including bratt pans, kettles, combi ovens, and commercial dishwashers. 

• You'll work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team in a fast-paced hospital environment. 

• You'll be self-motivated and take pride in producing high-quality meals that support patient care and staff wellbeing. 

• You’ll have full Australian working rights. 

About Us 

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital. The San is NSW’s largest private hospital.  Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve. 

What to expect 

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.   

How to apply  

If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.  

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment. 

If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Olivia Jacobs on careers@sah.org.au. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.