Chef

Calvary Healthcare; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and CF

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Healthcare in South Eastern Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our hospital kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals to support patient health and recovery, working across breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a rotating roster.

Demonstrated chef experience in healthcare or hospitality, with strong food safety knowledge and teamwork. We offer a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef in healthcare or hospitality.
• Recognised qualifications as a Chef.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet service deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible availability for rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Commitment to patient care through quality nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals in accordance with patient dietary requirements and menu plans.
• Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and delivered to a high standard.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and infection control practices.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to meet meal service schedules.
• Assist with stock control, food storage, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support a positive dining experience for patients through quality food service.

Skills

Chef Experience

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Shift Flexibility

Education

Chef Qualification

Job description

Calvary are looking for a Chef to join our team in South Eastern Melbourne.

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
• $31-$37 per hour base rate plus Super, as per the Enterprise Agreement

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Chef to join our busy health care catering team. In this rewarding role, you will prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health, recovery, and wellbeing of our patients.

Working on a rotating roster across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, you will thrive in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment where attention to detail, food safety, and teamwork are essential. While the role can be demanding, it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals in accordance with patient dietary requirements and menu plans.
• Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and delivered to a high standard.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and infection control practices.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to meet meal service schedules.
• Assist with stock control, food storage, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support a positive dining experience for patients through quality food service.

What you bring

• Previous experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen, healthcare, aged care, or hospitality environment.
• Relevant recognised qualifications as a Chef
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet service deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• A genuine commitment to supporting patient care through quality nutrition.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.