General News
8 September, 2024
Short stay ends after 30 years
Chef Graeme Sonntag joined Wimmera Base Hospital in 1994 to help the Food Services team with its conversion from a Cook Fresh style to its Cool Chill program.
His plan was to work for six weeks through the conversion. He stayed 30 years - and only now is he hanging up his spatula and settling into retirement.
An emotional Graeme said he loved every minute of his three decades.
“It’s been great," he said. "I’ve loved working here and love the people I’ve worked with and I’m going to miss them."
Grampians Health Food Services manager Stephen Hill said Graeme had made a huge contribution to the team and was well liked by his colleagues.
“Graeme has been a real team player," Mr Hill said.
"He would do anything he was asked and was always happy to slot into a role when needed.
“He was flexible in his role and a quiet gentleman who enjoyed the occasional laugh with his
colleagues. Importantly he has been a ‘go-to’ person for his team because of his great culinary
knowledge.
“It won’t be the same without him and we’ll miss him greatly.”