Casual Chef - Patient-Centered Hospital Kitchen

Cabrini HEALTH; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,850 p.a.

Casual loading + 13% Super

Staff benefits

Job summary

Cabrini Health in Melbourne’s southeast is seeking a skilled Chef to join our team in casual positions at Cabrini Malvern. You will prepare and cook meals, including special dietary options, and provide food and beverage service to patients and residents in a compassionate, patient-centred setting.

You will work alongside the Head Chef and team, ensuring food safety, HACCP compliance, and high standards of hygiene, while collaborating with healthcare staff to support excellent care and dining

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible, proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• A compassionate, respectful approach aligned with Cabrini Health’s values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook quality meals, including special dietary meals and function catering.
• Deliver friendly, compassionate food and beverage service, including room service and dining room service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP compliance and kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage food storage and stock rotation to ensure quality and minimise waste.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare teams to support excellent patient and resident care.
• Contribute to workplace safety, quality improvement and efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Cabrini values

Job description

Cabrini Health in Melbourne’s southeast is seeking a skilled Chef to join our team in casual positions at Cabrini Malvern. You will prepare and cook meals, including special dietary options, and provide food and beverage service to patients and residents in a compassionate, patient-centred setting.

You will work alongside the Head Chef and team, ensuring food safety, HACCP compliance, and high standards of hygiene, while collaborating with healthcare staff to support excellent care and dining