Chef / Cook @ Kilmore District Health

Reference Number: 43071: Chef / Cook @ Kilmore District Health
Employment Type: Casual (CS)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!The role:An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists for a passionate Chef / Cook to provide culinary services to patients, visitors, and medical personnel at Northern Health's Kilmore District Hospital (KDH).It will be your duty to prepare and cook meals as per the menu and recipes provided for every patient and resident at KDH. You will also be assisting the Food Services Manager with daily orders and any other duties that arise.Additionally, but not exclusively, you will be in charge of:

• Food preparation, service, delivery and collection
• Participate in menu planning and special events
• Ensure a positive work culture exists across the kitchen
• Maintain high standards, in all aspects of the business

About you:

• Experience and good working knowledge of Bulk Cooking in the healthcare Sector and Aged care sector
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Proven ability to work with both patients and aged care residents
• Work as a team member, able to prioritise and adapt to various ways of supporting residents.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and lead the Food Services team when required
• Previous managerial experience would be bonus
• Must have proven experience in food stock ordering, in an online capacity.
• Must be available 7 days per week, weekends and Public holidays

Next Steps . . .If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.For further details, please refer to the . Alternatively you can contact: Kate Brown, Food Services Manager viaShortlisting will start right away for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.Applications close 31 March 2024Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, clickWork with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.