Chef

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

 Are you a passionate Chef looking to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting? We are seeking dedicated Casual Chefs to join our high-performing Food Services team across our Camberwell, Hawthorn, and Eastern  sites.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality food and exceptional service to our patients, visitors, and staff—ensuring every meal meets the highest standards of taste, nutrition, and presentation.

The role will require efficient collaboration with colleagues within the department and across the hospital.This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Chef who is ready to be part of a high performing Food Services team. 

Please specify your preferred site (Camberwell, Hawthorn, or Eastern) in your cover letter to help us direct your application to the appropriate hiring manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Being passionate about delivering exceptional patient experience
• Being highly accountable and demonstrate a supportive and engaging work ethic
• Working independently and timely whilst maintaining our standards

To be successful in this role..

You will be an experienced Chef with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service and quality food. 

You will have:

• Basic computer skills
• A certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Trade Cook
• Availability to work across 7 days a week where needed
• A Food Handler's Certificate for healthcare or be willing to obtain one
• The ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, together with effective communication skills
• Sound knowledge and the ability to implement and monitor all food safety requirements within the work environment

Position Description         Inherent Requirements

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health (Continuing Care and Support Services)
Epworth’s Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos across our four campuses in Richmond, Hawthorn, Camberwell. 

About Epworth Eastern Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility with 14 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and wellbeing of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne's east.

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply for this Position 

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button now and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.