Cook

The Bays; Mornington; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per yr

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccinations

Refer a friend $1000

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Bays Healthcare Group in Mornington is seeking an experienced Qualified Cook to join our hospitality team. This permanent part-time role (75 hours per fortnight) focuses on preparing nutritious meals for patients, visitors and staff in a healthcare environment while upholding the highest standards of food safety.

You will work with our kitchen team across a range of shifts, ensure HACCP and OH&S compliance, manage stock and assist with ordering, and contribute to a clean, well-organised

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience in a la carte, set menu production and event catering.
• Solid understanding of food handling, HACCP, and OH&S principles.
• Dedication to food quality, hygiene and presentation.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality menu items according to standardised recipes.
• Maintain strict Food Safety and Hygiene standards.
• Assist with daily stock rotation and basic ordering.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to deliver consistent food service across shifts.
• Participate in weekend shifts on a rotating fortnightly roster.
• Contribute to a clean, safe and organised environment.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, OH&S and internal audit standards.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

OH&S

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Qualified Cook to join our Hospitality team at The Bays Healthcare Group in Mornington.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing and experience of our patients, visitors and staff by preparing nutritious, quality meals in a healthcare environment. This is a permanent part-time position of 75 hours per fortnight.

Working as part of our established kitchen team, you will play an important role in delivering consistent and nutritious meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation and production of high-quality menu items according to standardised recipes.

Maintain meticulous adherence to Food Safety and Hygiene Standards

Assist with daily stock rotation and basic ordering

Collaborate with the established kitchen team to deliver consistent food service across a variety of shifts

Participate in weekend shifts on a rotating fortnightly roster

Contribute to a clean, safe and organised environment

Ensure compliance with HACCP, OH&S and internal audit standards

ABOUT YOU:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

A demonstrated ability to work productively in a variety of environments including a la carte, set menu production and event catering

Solid understanding of food handling, HACCP, and OH&S principle

A dedication to food quality, hygiene, and presentation

Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

A team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills

Aligned with The Bays' ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

ABOUT US

The Bays Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit, community-owned organisation that operates The Bays Hospital in Mornington, a Dialysis Unit in Hastings and the new Cancer Care Centre on Main Street.

We have served the Mornington Peninsula community for almost 90 years and have a reputation for providing exceptional, personalised and innovative healthcare.

We align ourselves with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and our patients are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make.

THE BAYS BENEFITS

In addition to working for a local employer who can offer secure and flexible employment, The Bays has excellent benefits for employees including

Be a part of a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment.

Take advantage of the highest Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits, reducing your taxable income up to $18,550 per year (details via Smart Salary).

Enjoy free on-site parking.

Access a wide range of confidential support services to assist with health, financial matters, career guidance and overall wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program.

Complimentary influenza vaccinations offered annually to ensure you’re protected.

Be rewarded $1000 for recommending a friend to join our team (conditions apply).

Stay active with Fitness Passport - a great program that allows you access to local gyms, recreation centres and pools at a heavily discounted rate.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory National Police Check

Working with Children Check (Employee)

Vaccination Status and compliance with the requirements as outlined in The Bays Healthcare Group's Staff Health Policy

Full working rights in Australia

The Bays values diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities.

We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care, and we proactively implement measures to protect them from abuse.