Chef

Epworth Healthcare; Geelong; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Educational scholarships

Additional leave

Relocation assistance

Health services discounts

Job summary

Epworth HealthCare in Geelong is seeking enthusiastic, fully qualified casual chefs to join a busy team delivering high-quality meals to patients, visitors and staff. You will work under the Head or Sous Chef to prepare meals for a-la-carte room service with dedicated waiting staff.

The role emphasises teamwork, attention to detail and adherence to WHS practices, with duties including service during 120+ pax periods preferred and ensuring timely, nourishing meals with fresh ingredients.

Qualifications

• Experience in 120+ pax meal service periods is preferred.
• Your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality meals for Epworth Healthcare’s patients, visitors, staff and events.
• Work with a team under Head or Sous Chef to produce meals for patients and support staff.
• Follow WH&S practices and contribute to patient service experiences.

Job description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

We are recruiting for the role of a Chef!

• Are you Passionate about food
• Experienced
• Reliable
• Hard Working

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, fully qualified Casual chefs who are team players committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences for Epworth Healthcare’s patients, visitors, staff, VMO’s and special events. Attention to detail and pride in your work is a must.

In return for your commitment we offer job security, great hours (you won’t work past 8.30pm), a range of employee benefits, career progression opportunities and a modern kitchen with the latest meal flow management software.

You will work with a team of professionals under the guidance of the Head or Sous Chef to produce meals for patients who enjoy a-la-carte room service with dedicated waiting staff.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering high quality meals using fresh ingredients consistent with Epworth's vision, purpose and values
• Contributing to the effectiveness of the department and hospital
• Focusing on providing excellent patient service experiences
• Following and promoting WH&S practices and staff wellbeing

To be successful in this role…

You will have:

• Experience in 120+ pax meal service periods is preferred
• Your own transport

Position Description Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approvedcandidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier‑free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Itis a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

Itis a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

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