Cook

Calvary Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our busy healthcare catering team at South Eastern Melbourne. You will help prepare nutritious meals that support patient health, recovery and wellbeing.

Work on a rotating roster across breakfast, lunch and dinner services in a fast-paced kitchen. The role offers visa sponsorship for the right candidate and a supportive team environment with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook in healthcare or commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible with rotating shifts, including weekends/public holidays.
• Commitment to patient care through nutrition.
• Relevant food handling or food safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and patient dietary requirements.
• Assist in timely production across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Ensure meals are presented and portioned to a high standard.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and infection control practices.
• Collaborate with the catering team to meet schedules and patient needs.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support a positive patient experience through quality nutrition.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Work well under pressure

Flexible shifts

Education

Food safety qualification

Job description

Calvary are looking for a Cook to join our team at 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-$34 per hour + Superannuation

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Cook to join our busy health care catering team. In this rewarding role, you will help 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 meals in accordance with recipes, menu plans, and patient dietary requirements.
• Assist in the timely production of breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and portioned to a high standard.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and infection control practices.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to meet meal service schedules and patient needs.
• Assist with stock rotation, food storage, and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen.
• Support a positive patient experience through quality food preparation and service.

What you bring

• Previous experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen, healthcare, aged care, hospitality, or catering environment.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet service deadlines.
• Strong 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.
• Relevant food handling or food safety qualifications

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.