Cook

Position Title: Cook                 

Classification: IN16 or as per qualification

Salary per hour: $31.65 + Casual Loading + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Casual

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

Role description

We are seeking a skilled and organised Cook to oversee the smooth daily operation of kitchen services within our health service. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient preparation, production, and delivery of meals while maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth operation of all kitchen functions
• Prepare, produce, and plate patient and resident meals
• Coordinate and assist with meal delivery, including Meals on Wheels
• Support catering for functions and meetings
• Maintain cleaning standards within the kitchen, including equipment and work areas
• Manage food production, stock control, and ordering
• Monitor and record daily schedules and food temperatures in line with food safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and organisational policies

Additional Duties

• Undertake other associated duties as directed by the Support Services Team Leader.

About you

• Good communication skills.
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Good time management skills.
• Food Handlers Certificate Level II

Culture and Benefits

At Boort District Health, we're proud of a people-first culture that supports fairness, respect and wellbeing in everything we do. Our workplace is inclusive, collaborative and grounded in our core values of Respect, Quality, Equity and Collaboration, where diversity of thought and experience is welcomed. We promote safe, healthy and respectful work environments that are free from discrimination, bullying and harassment, and we champion openness, transparency and ethical conduct across all levels of the organisation.

You'll be joining a team that supports professional growth and personal wellbeing, with benefits including:

• A relaxed, close-knit and supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities and study leave to help you grow your skills
• Generous salary packaging options to make your earnings go further
• An active staff Social Club with regular events
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for counselling and wellbeing support
• Policies and support focused on workplace safety, health and equal opportunity for all staff

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, Working With Children Check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Boort District Health's' Vaccination Policy.

For further information about this position, please contact Kathryn Durie on 03) 5451 5200