Cook

Bayside Health; Koo Wee Rup; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a part-time Cook for the Koo Wee Rup Campus to lead patient meals and ensure high safety and hygiene standards. The role involves supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily operations within a busy health environment.

You will contribute to a safe, welcoming dining experience for residents and patients, while upholding food safety and confidentiality in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Certificate in Safe Food Handling.
• Current National Police Check.
• Proven experience in commercial cooking, preferably in health or aged care settings.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in timely preparation and delivery of high-quality meals.
• Maintain kitchen and food service areas to highest cleanliness standards.
• Coordinate daily operations and support team to promote a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Certificate in Safe Food Handling

Supervise kitchen staff

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

First Aid Certificate

Certificate III/IV Community Services (Aged Care)

Job description

Cook, Permanent Part Time (0.26 FTE) 40 Hours Total 4-week Roster

Koo Wee Rup 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.

please find a copy of the PD below:

https://www.baysidehealth.org.au/files/documents/careers/PD-Cook.pdf

The Team & Role

This position provides a lead role in the timely preparation and delivery of high-quality meals to patients, residents, and other consumers, in accordance with dietary, safety, and hygiene standards. The position incumbent ensures the kitchen and food service areas are maintained to the highest level of cleanliness and compliance, and actively contributes to a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The role supports team coordination, promotes a positive workplace culture, and upholds the values of Kooweerup Regional Health Service through respectful, person-centred service delivery.

Skills & Experience Required

Mandatory

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Certificate in Safe Food Handling
• Current National Police Check
• Proven experience in commercial cooking, preferably in health or aged care settings
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate daily operations
• Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary team environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work efficiently in a dynamic setting
• Physical capacity for manual handling and kitchen duties
• Commitment to food safety, quality improvement, and confidentiality
• Certificate III or IV Community Services (Aged Care) or recent experience in a Residential Aged Care environment
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience in the Healthcare Industry relevant to the Food & Domestic Services Department.
• 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[GA3]

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Yamsi Yalavarthi on 59979651

For any questions, please feel welcome to contact the People & Culture Team at **@basscoasthealth.org.au

The role ceases advertising on 22/9/2026

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

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