Employment Type
- Temporary Part Time Classification
- Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027 : Cook Job Category
- Cook Req Id
- 9989

About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role
TRADE COOK Parental Leave Replacement until 12 December 2027 75 hours per fortnight Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services. Preparation of patient, resident, staff and external client meals as well as meals for meetings and other functions. Ensuring the kitchen, supplies and equipment are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition in accordance with relevant regulations. What’s required?
• Appropriate training in cooking either by apprenticeship, commercial cooking program or trade qualification/s.
• Demonstrated proficiency in bulk cooking.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work without active supervision.
• Knowledge of the Food Act 1984 and Victoria’s legislative and regulatory mechanisms to ensure food safety.
• Understanding of the principles of food safety and infection control.
• Current, employee Working With Children Check required for the duration of employment.
• Satisfactory national (and international where relevant)



police check. Benefits working with us Colac Area Health offers the following perks;
• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac Diversity and Inclusion We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards. To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH This role requires you to provide evidence of the current influenza vaccination. Contact person: Nick Jones Email: [email protected] Phone: 52325384 Applications will be assessed upon submission Position Description Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site here or via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.

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