Bear Cottage Chef
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 4 April 2027
Position Classification: Chef Gde B
Remuneration: 67430.37 - 67430.37 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ643162
Location: Manly
Applications close: Midnight on 8 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
Bear Cottage is a children's hospice located in Manly. Bear Cottage is part of the Department of SCHN Palliative Care and provides respite, symptom management and end of life care to patients and support for their family who are admitted.
What you'll be doing
Bear Cottage is located at Manly and provides palliative and respite care to children with progressive, life limiting illnesses and their families.
The Chef will be responsible for the preparation of healthy meals to children, families, staff and volunteers at Bear Cottage whilst maintaining a home like environment.
Eligible employees may access:
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
- Recent experience in the food service industry and or commercial kitchens.
- Food handling certificate or equivalent recognised course on safe food handling.
- Sound knowledge of WH&S, Infection Control and Manual Handling principles.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with effective interpersonal skills
- Effective written, communication and time management skills.
- Good personal hygiene and neat appearance
Need more information and support?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Shepherd on elizabeth.shepherd@health.nsw.gov.au
4) For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
5) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
6) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies
