Cook - Casual

Healthscope; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Flexibility to work across hospitals

Continuous professional development

Job summary

The Victoria Clinic in Prahran, part of Healthscope, is seeking a qualified cook to join our kitchen and help deliver high-quality meals to patients within a supportive team.

You will uphold hygiene standards, follow HACCP and food safety procedures, and work across a 7-day roster to ensure timely meal service.

This role values teamwork, professional development, and a patient‑centred approach to care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or equivalent; Certificate IV preferable.
• Minimum certificate level qualifications in management.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Certificate in Safe Food Handling.
• Good knowledge of HACCP regulations.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Pride in personal appearance and hygiene.
• Available for 7-day roster including weekend work.
• Experience in busy hospital or similar catering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen area and equipment.
• Meal and food preparation for patients per recipe guide.
• Maintain temperatures of refrigerators and freezers per safety standards.
• Implement Food Safety Program.
• Sound knowledge dietary nutrition requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of accreditation standards, WHS management and function coordinating.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients and staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Liaise with management.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in management

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Safe Food Handling

Job description

Are you a trained cook looking to step into a career that rewards your skills and offers a flexible working environment?

Convenient Prahranlocation with easy access to public transport, Cafes, and local amenities

Grow your career in a welcoming clinic that values teamwork, development, and work-life balance

Incluive, values-led workforce

About the role:

An opportunity exists for a cook to join The Victoria Clinic. We offer a supportive atmosphere.

About us: Located on Malvern Road in Prahran, The Victoria Clinic is a 115 patient-bed state of the art, purpose-built private psychiatric facility that specialises in the provision of high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health services. All treatments offered are aimed at helping people improve their psychological and emotional well-being in a safe and supportive environment. Individuals are exposed to a variety of therapeutic, recreational and occupational activities as a means of restoring health. The Victoria Clinic is close to public transport, has free onsite parking and is close to Chapel Street restaurants and shopping.

As a Cook your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene levels of food preparation area and kitchen equipment
• Meal and food preparation for patients as per recipe guide
• Maintain regular daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers as per food safety standards
• Implement Food Safety Program
• Sound knowledge dietary nutrition requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of accreditation standards, WH&S management and function coordinating
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients and staff
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Liaise with management

Selection Criteria:

• Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or equivalent, Certificate IV preferable
• Minimum certificate level qualifications in management
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Certificate in Safe Food Handling
• Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations
• Good communication and time management skills
• Pride in personal appearance and hygiene
• Available for shifts over a 7-day (morning/afternoon) roster including weekend work
• Previous experience as a cook in a busy restaurant, club, hospital or hotel food service environment preferred
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering high-quality meals
• Experience in executing all aspects of kitchen operations and food preparation in a hospital or similar catering environment
• If you’re passionate about preparing quality meals and contributing to a positive and nourishing experience for patients – we’d love to hear from you!

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of ourCommunity of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every dayour people make a differenceto the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Short listing for the position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we find a suitable candidate

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.