Chef

The Chef is responsible for the preparation, cooking, presentation, and service of high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors within Peninsula Health's room service food delivery model. The role ensures meals are prepared in accordance with approved menus, therapeutic diet requirements, food safety standards, and quality expectations. Working as part of the Food Services team, the Chef contributes to the efficient day-to-day operation of the catering service by preparing meals to order, monitoring food quality and safety, maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas, supporting stock control processes, and ensuring compliance with food safety, infection prevention, workplace health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures. The Chef works collaboratively with Food Services colleagues and healthcare staff to support a safe, efficient, and patient-focused dining experience.

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For role specific information, please contact Pascal Berthelemy, [email protected].

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] or 03 9784 2700 (option 1).

The role ceases advertising on 2 November 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We kindly ask that all applications be submitted through the advertised application link, as applications received via email are unable to be progressed.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2027 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

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