Chef

Bayside Health; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Step into state-of-the-art facilities

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Education and training partnerships

Collaborative team leadership

Job summary

Bayside Health in Wonthaggi is seeking a Chef for a fixed-term 12-month contract to deliver high-quality meals in a hospital setting. The role requires adhering to nutritional standards, accommodating diet codes and allergies, and maintaining food safety compliance.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, experience in a commercial kitchen, and be able to work well in a team or independently. Police checks and WWC are required or will be obtained.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and safe handling practices.
• Experience in preparing meals in a commercial kitchen.
• Healthcare, aged care or large-scale catering experience preferred.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Children check or willingness to obtain.
• Basic understanding of therapeutic diets and allergen management.
• Food Safety Supervisor qualification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nutritious meals meeting nutritional standards and dietary codes.
• Maintain food safety compliance across all kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure timely meal service in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Food safety principles

Teamwork

Communication

Allergen management

Dietary knowledge

Work in fast-paced environment

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Food service management systems

Job description

Chef, Fixed Term, 12 months up to 76 Hours Per Fortnight

Wonthaggi Campus

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Chefs are required to provide high quality nutritious and healthy meals that meet with the nutritional standards taking into consideration of all diet codes and allergens. It is also the responsibility to maintain Food safety compliance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Successful completion of a recognised Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook meals in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Working with Children check (or willingness to obtain).
• Previous experience in a healthcare, aged care or large-scale commercial catering environment.
• Basic understanding of therapeutic diets, texture modified diets and allergen management.
• Food Safety Supervisor qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience using food service management systems and electronic meal ordering systems
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and customer service.

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care