Chef/Trade Cook/Cook - Casual

Chef/Trade Cook/Cook 

Casual - Fixed Term 

Salary - $33.2763 + Casual Loading + 12% Super

About Us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit  https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/ 

Living in the Southern Grampians you can enjoy the nearby Grampians National Park, beaches & wineries.

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leaders who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

About the role

Do you have a passion and desire to stay in the health, food, or hospitality industries?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated chef or cook to join our food services team at WDHS Hamilton Base Hospital on a casual basis to back fill leave requirements. Hamilton Base Hospital Chefs and / or cooks are responsible for preparing meals for acute patients & aged-care residents, catering, and preparing healthy nutritious meals in our Green Bean Café. Responsibilities include cooking, chilling, preparation, storage of food items, cleaning of kitchen, plating, presentation and general kitchen duties. The suitable applicant will work with our Head Chef and report directly to our Food Services Manager and Group Manager of Support Services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a food services team that strives for excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a food services team that strives for excellence. Typically, this permanent position is Monday to Friday shifts between 6.30am and 2.30pm.  Work may include some weekend and public holiday work.This position has generous salary-packaging benefits.

You will bring: 

•  Industry experience and/or equivalent hospitality experience.
•  Passion to lead and provide continuous improvement.
•  Punctual, Reliable and accountable.
•  Excellent communication and organisational skills.
•  Appetite to provide high level of services to staff and clients. 

What we can Offer You 

• Salary packaging options ($9010) and meals and entertainment card ($2650.00)
• Novated vehicle leasing
• Excellent employment conditions and staff health and wellbeing supportive culture
• Flexible Work arrangements
• Discounted leisure memberships
• Social Club
• Excellent working arrangements

For more details take a look at our position descriptions Chef/Trade Cook 

Closing Date: 16th of November 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Upon receipt of suitable applications.

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements. 

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.