Trade Cook

Victorian Government; Shire of Mount Alexander; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite gym

Flexible shift patterns

Parking close to work

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dhelkaya Health in regional Victoria seeks a Trade Cook to join our kitchen and café team, producing meals daily and supporting home-delivery services. You will work across kitchen and café roles, plan menus, and help manage food costs.

The role requires a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent hands-on experience, food safety training, and a positive, customer-focused attitude. A supportive team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent practical experience.
• Food Safety Training completed.
• Understanding of food handling requirements.
• Positive attitude and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cook fresh/cook chill meals.
• Assist with function catering and special menus.
• Plan menus and monitor food costs.
• Work across kitchen and café areas.

Skills

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Training

Food handling knowledge

Positive attitude

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Location: Loddon Mallee - Mount Alexander

Reference: VG/1953961

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to "being healthy". It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we are constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health's main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Classification: IN17

Salary per hour: $34.60 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Part-time 24 hours per fortnight until 20th February 2027

Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2027

Dhelkaya Health is seeking a Trade Cook to join our team. The kitchen produces over 750 meals daily utilising cook fresh/cook chill processes and provides home delivered meals to the community.

You will work in areas such as the kitchen and café and perform roles including, but not limited to, food preparation, special needs catering, function work which will include a range and variety of dishes, along with planning menus and controlling and meeting food costs requirements.

About you

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or suitable amount of practical experience)


• Food Safety Training


• Demonstrate a good understanding of food handling requirements


• Have a positive attitude


• An ability to provide excellent customer service.

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.


• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.


• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region


• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.


• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.


• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Suri Dissanayake - Food Production Manager on 0455918660

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Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11.59pm