Sous Chef

Join JHC Catering in a hands-on leadership role where you will drive our exceptional à la carte private patient meal service, mentor the team, and provide flexible operational support across the wider kitchen

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the meal production team responsible for the Private Patient Meal Service, ensuring meals are produced, portioned, presented and delivered to the required standards.
• Provide hands on leadership and supervision of catering personnel, maintaining high standards of product quality, food presentation, service and productivity.
• Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with the Joondalup Health Campus Food Safety Program, applicable State Nutritional Guidelines and Food Safety Standards.
• Maintain accurate food safety and production documentation and ensure team members follow established policies, procedures and HACCP principles.
• Support staff performance and development in liaison with the Head Chef, Catering Manager and Catering Team Leader.
• Contribute to broader Campus Catering Services, including supporting the Main Kitchen and other catering areas when operationally required.
• Assist with ordering food stock, supplies and equipment as required.

About You

• Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification in Commercial Cookery (essential)
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a Sous Chef
• Proven experience in food preparation for individuals and groups (hospital/aged care experience highly regarded).
• Flexibility to work across a 8-hour shifts hours between 5am – 8pm (rotating roster including weekdays, weekends, and public holidays)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles and infection control requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on and focused on quality and service.
• Confidence using computer-based systems such as MyTime/Workplan, Chefmax and Microsoft Office.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases

Apply:

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 27 November 2026

Reference number: JR117271

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at .

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.