Trade Cook

GHA; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals/Entertainment benefit

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

Discount gym membership

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health in Gippsland is seeking a Trade Cook on a casual basis to join our Catering team. You will prepare and deliver high-quality meals for patients, visitors and staff in a busy healthcare setting, while upholding food safety standards and customer service.

Ideal candidates have an accredited Safe Food Handling Course, strong teamwork and organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Accredited Safe Food Handling Course completed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Sound organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform stock control, ordering and prep calculations.
• Commitment to food safety, quality standards and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in line with recipes and dietary requirements.
• Assist with meal production, portion control, stock ordering and storage.
• Maintain compliance with food safety legislation and LRH policies.
• Monitor food quality and temperature; ensure safe handling practices.
• Support efficient kitchen operations and waste minimisation.
• Contribute to a clean, safe and well-organised work environment.

Skills

Safe Food Handling Course

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Stock control calculations

Food safety commitment

Job description

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Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Trade Cook role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Catering team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Trade Cook to join our growing on a casual basis.

The Trade Cook is a valued member of the Food Services team at Latrobe Regional Health, responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality meals for patients, visitors and staff. Working within a busy healthcare environment, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, nutritious and appetising food services while maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and customer service.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, contributing to patient wellbeing and enhancing the overall food service experience across the organisation.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Trade Cook is to:

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with standard recipes, dietary requirements and food service standards.
• Assist with meal production, portion control, stock ordering, receipting, storage and stock rotation activities.
• Maintain compliance with food safety legislation, organisational policies and the LRH Food Safety Program.
• Monitor food quality, temperature control and storage practices to ensure safe food handling standards are met.
• Contribute to efficient kitchen operations through effective use of resources, waste minimisation and achievement of service KPIs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Successful completion of an accredited Safe Food Handling Course.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute positively to team outcomes.
• Sound organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to perform stock control, ordering and food preparation calculations.
• A strong commitment to food safety, quality standards and delivering excellent service to patients, visitors and staff.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Rachael Mooney, Food Services Supervisor email on [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: [e-mail]

Applications Close: 09 November 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Latrobe Regional Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which our health services are located. Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples is supported by our recognition and respect for their connection to their ancestral lands.