At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook high-quality meals for patients and residents with a compassionate touch.
- Company: Cabrini Health, a mission-driven healthcare provider in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Attractive pay, salary packaging, staff discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to compassion and community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in patient care while honing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a commercial kitchen and knowledge of food safety and dietary needs.
The predicted salary is between 18850 - 18850 $ per year.
We’re building for the better! By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year. At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well-resourced, world-class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join our team and help deliver high-quality meals and exceptional food service to our patients and residents. Working alongside the Head Chef and wider team, you will assist with food preparation, cooking, special dietary meals and food and beverage service, helping create a positive and compassionate dining experience in line with Cabrini’s Mission, Values and Vision.
Key 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.
About you
You are a reliable and motivated culinary professional who takes pride in quality food and customer service. You bring:
- 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.
Cabrini offers:
- Tax savings to increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging up to $18,850 per annum.
- Attractive hourly rates including casual loading and guaranteed annual increases + 13% Super.
- Access to a range of staff benefits including retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services.
- Commitment to employee development with training and support provided.
- Location close to public transport.
- A positive, mission-led workplace culture.
Join our team and be part of a team where your skills make a meaningful difference to the comfort and wellbeing of patients and residents every day.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment-related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI: Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.
Chef in Melbourne employer: Cabrini Health
Cabrini Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional development, offering a hybrid work model at our Malvern location. With a strong focus on collaboration and high-quality service, we provide our staff with opportunities for growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector. Join us to be part of a supportive work culture that values innovation and excellence in patient care.
