Chef - Trade Cook

Position overview. Employment Type: Casual position. Location: Camperdown Campus. Classification: Cook

• Grade 3Salary Range: $43.25 per hour, including casual loading (excluding superannuation and applicable shift loadings, penalties and allowances). About the role. South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a Casual Chef to join our Food Services team. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals while maintaining food safety standards and providing excellent customer service.The successful applicant will be a team player with strong communication skills, a flexible approach, and a commitment to delivering a positive experience for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.What you bring. You will have excellent verbal; written and interpersonal communication skills involving use of English with a proven ability to operate under direct or routine supervision and provide effective and safe direction to a team.You will have experience in health or similar commercial food services environment with qualifications including a certificate of trade competency is required from a recognised training college/school of at least four years education.What we offer. You will enjoy benefits such as:Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions. Internal and external professional development opportunitiesA range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs. Excellent terms and conditions of employment. Who we are. As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region.North of the Great Ocean road, Camperdown lies within the Lakes and Craters region of the South West region. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and is to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: Camperdown. How to apply. Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Thursday 3 December 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:Police Record Check. Employee Working with Children's Check, where required. Current Immunisation status. South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: [email protected]