Cook

Head Chef

Food Services Department
Permanent Part Time, upto 72 hours per fortnight

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Agreement - Chef grade D (RG06) - $37.44263 per hour

(Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years) 

An excellent opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and highly motivated applicant to join our busy Food Services team in a permanent part-time role. Reporting to the Operations Team Leader the Head Chef is an integral role within the Food Services team, with responsibility for;

•    The management of the food production team.
•    The production of meals that meet both the dietary and texture specific needs of patients and nursing home residents.
•    The provision of food for the cafeteria and functions.
•    Menu planning in consultation with the Operations Team Leader, Dieticians & Speech Pathologists.
•    Assisting the Operations Team Leader in the management of Chefmax - Menu management system.
•    Ensure all production activities comply with all relevant legislative requirements and in accordance with all West Gippsland Healthcare Group policies & procedures.
•    The management of the Food Safety Plan alongside of Operations Team Leader and Compliance officer

Mandatory skills

•    Current Safe Food Handlers Certificate - HLTTFE001 or equivalent
•    Previous food preparation experience within a commercial environment 
•    Strong verbal and written communications skills
•    Trade Cooking Certificate

Desirable

•    Previous healthcare experience and special diet preparation
•    Food Safety Supervisors Qualifications
•    Previous experience with the cook chill food production system
•    Previous experience working in large work group

Working with us 

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance/NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
 
Further details and how to apply 
Further information is contained in the Position Description.  Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 (for external) professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Kylie Debono Food Services Coordinator 0356230800, Kylie.debono@wghg.com.au

Applications close:11th September 2026* (applications may close earlier)
* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified. 
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. 
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.