Job Description
Casual Chef / Trade Cook / Experienced Cook
Western District Health Service – Hamilton VIC
Casual Chef / Trade Cook / Experienced Cook
Food Services Department | Western District Health Service
Hamilton Base Hospital
$30-$***** per hour + casual loading + Superannuation (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Qualified Chefs, Trade Cooks and experienced Cooks encouraged to apply
Love food?
Make a difference through every meal you prepare
Western District Health Service is seeking enthusiastic and passionate hospitality professionals to join our Food Services team on a casual basis.
We are open to applications fromQualified Chefs, Trade Cooks and experienced Cooks, recognising that great people can come from a variety of hospitality backgrounds.
Whether you're looking for additional hours, a flexible role that fits around your lifestyle, or an opportunity to bring your culinary skills into the healthcare sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Working within our hospitality team, you'll help prepare nutritious meals for acute patients, aged care residents and Meals on Wheels clients, while also supporting catering services, vending operations and our popular Green Bean Café.
What You'll Be Doing
Food Preparation & Cooking
Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, residents, Meals on Wheels clients, staff and visitors while maintaining exceptional food presentation standards.
Variety of Kitchen Operations
Work across multiple kitchen areas including main cook, diet cook, vegetable cook, sweet cook, café services, catering and food production.
Food Safety & Quality
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, food safety and compliance while supporting the WDHS Food Safety Program.
Healthy Food Promotion
Support the delivery of healthy,



balanced menus in accordance with the Victorian Government Healthy Choices Guidelines and the WDHS Healthy Choice philosophy.
Teamwork & Customer Service
Work collaboratively with chefs, food service staff and the wider healthcare team to deliver exceptional service and positive dining experiences.
What You Bring
Demonstrated experience working as a Cook
Strong food preparation and cooking skills
Minimum Food Safety – Food Handlers certificate and knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements
Positive attitude and strong customer service focus
Ability to work effectively within a team
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Flexibility to work across different kitchen areas and functions
Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Rights to work in Australia
Current Driver's Licence (preferred)
Why Join Western District Health Service?
About Us
At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.
Our Food Services team plays a critical role in supporting the health and wellbeing of patients, residents, visitors and staff through the delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals and hospitality services.
We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values ofIntegrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability,



Respect and Empathy.
Discover Life in Hamilton
Hamilton offers an exceptional regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, modern facilities and easy access to the Grampians National Park and Victoria's spectacular southwest coastline.
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What We Offer
Adaptable casual employment
Majority of shifts worked Monday to Friday
Supportive and team-oriented team environment
Opportunity to work across healthcare, aged care, catering and café services
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
Interested?
For a confidential discussion, contactStuart Thomson ******
Applications close: 11th of October ****
Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.
If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Capability team on ******.
Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.
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📌 Casual Chef / Trade Cook / Experienced Cook (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton