Dhelkaya Health is seeking an enthusiastic person 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. 

As an Apprentice Chef you will work within the Food Service Department whilst completing a Certificate III Commercial Cookery (SIT30813).

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.

The successful applicant must demonstrate a good understanding of food handling requirements; have a positive attitude to undertake the commitment of an apprenticeship and an ability to provide excellent customer service.  It is also preferable that applicants have some level of cooking experience. 

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
• Onsite staff gym
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health. You and your family can sign up to unlimited access to more than 120 gyms, pools and fitness facilities on your program!
• 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 Club brings 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.

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

Applications close 1^st October 2023