Community Health Kitchen Cook – Menu Planning & Home-Delivered Meals

Victorian Government; Melbourne, Wodonga; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking a casual Food Services Cook to prepare and deliver meals for patients, staff and other clients, and to maintain clean and safe kitchen areas.

You will work in a dynamic team with opportunities for learning and growth; you must have high-level knowledge of Food Safety Principles, strong communication, and the ability to follow instructions. Vaccination and pre-employment checks are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of Food Safety Principles.
• Ability to maintain a physically active routine.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food services for patients, staff, and other identified clients.
• Clean and service assigned areas and waste disposal.

Skills

Food Safety Principles

Physical Fitness

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Closing Date: 12/11/2026

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

The Cook will be a valued member of the Food Services Department. The Food Services Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of food services for patients, staff, and other identified clients, the cleaning and servicing of assigned areas and waste disposal. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of Food Safety Principles.
• Ability to maintain a physically active routine.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to follow instructions.

Employment Type: This is a casual opportunity.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North‑East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub‑acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state‑of‑the‑art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH? We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.