Trade Cook

Dhelkaya Health is a new health service on Dja Dja Wurrung country; it is the coming together of Castlemaine Health, Maldon Hospital and CHIRP Community Health. ‘Dhelkaya’ means ‘being healthy’ in the Dja Dja Wurrung language. The origins of our name are closely tied to our region’s history, its people and country. Dhelkaya Health is shaping a better health system for the people of Mount Alexander Shire and beyond, while staying true and local in everything it does. Dhelkaya Health delivers a diverse range of inpatient, outpatient, aged care, community health and outreach services to Mount Alexander Shire. It also delivers assessment, rehabilitation and allied health services to neighbouring shires. Dhelkaya Health is committed to the quality, accessibility and sustainability of acute, aged and community-based healthcare, and family and housing services. Dhelkaya Health has campuses in Castlemaine and Maldon.

Position Title:  Trade Cook

Classification: IN17

Salary per hour:  $31.89 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type:  Ongoing part-time 40 hours per fortnight

Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Role description

Dhelkaya Health is seeking an enthusiastic 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.

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Free onsite staff gym (Castlemaine campus)
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health.
• Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
• The Dhelkaya Health Social Clubbrings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year.

Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

For further information about this position, please contact Ryan McDonald, Food Production Manager on 0459 918 ***.

Applications close 24th March 2024