Healthcare Chef (Casual) — Patient‑Centered Dining

Cabrini’s Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax savings with Salary Packaging up 1

Daily casual loading and 13% Super

Staff benefits incl. retail offers & H

Training and development support

Close to public transport

Positive mission-led workplace culture

Job summary

Cabrini Health in Melbourne’s southeast seeks a skilled Chef for casual shifts at Cabrini Malvern. You’ll assist with food preparation, cooking, special dietary meals and dining service, supporting compassionate care aligned with Cabrini’s mission.

Join a team focused on high standards of safety and quality, working with the Head Chef and healthcare colleagues to ensure excellent patient and resident dining experiences while contributing to ongoing improvements and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible, proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• A compassionate, respectful approach aligned with Cabrini Health’s values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook quality meals, including special dietary meals and function catering.
• Deliver friendly, compassionate food and beverage service, including room service and dining room service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP compliance and kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage food storage and stock rotation to ensure quality and minimise waste.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare teams to support excellent patient and resident care.
• Contribute to workplace safety, quality improvement and efficient kitchen operations.

Job description

Cabrini Health in Melbourne’s southeast seeks a skilled Chef for casual shifts at Cabrini Malvern. You’ll assist with food preparation, cooking, special dietary meals and dining service, supporting compassionate care aligned with Cabrini’s mission.

Join a team focused on high standards of safety and quality, working with the Head Chef and healthcare colleagues to ensure excellent patient and resident dining experiences while contributing to ongoing improvements and team development.