The Position

Title: Qualified Chef/Trade Cook

Department: Corporate Services

Classification: Health & Allied, Managers & Admin Workers

Status:  Casual

• Excellent working hours, no split shifts or late nights!

• Rotate through all sections within the kitchen

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Chefs with previous commercial cooking experience to work in the Food Services Department at Echuca Regional Health.

• Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing all menu items according to recipe provided
  • Supervise the plating of meals to ensure visual appeal     
  • Maintain all records associated with the Food Safety Program
  • Provide recipe ideas and suggestions for improvement     

  Our team requires someone who has:

  • Trade Certificate
  • Proven experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen     
  • High-level awareness of  safety and privacy     
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Food Standards Code including Allergen Management / Control
  • Excellent communication skills     
  • The ability to prioritise workloads

  This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  In addition, this position requires evidence of vaccination status for COVID-19.

  Employee and family benefits include:

  • Comprehensive learning and development program
  • Flexible employment practices
  • Salary packaging
  • Extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
  • Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Employee recognition program
  • Free onsite parking.

  We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

  For further information on the role please refer to the position description.  Applications are to be submitted online.