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Chefs and Cooks

Melbourne, Australia
$31/hr
Full-time
Permanent

The Opportunity

A rewarding opportunity is available for an experienced Cook to join a busy healthcare catering team in Victoria. The role involves preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for patients while maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.

You will work as part of a supportive kitchen team across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. This is an opportunity to build your career in a healthcare environment where your cooking directly contributes to patient wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook meals according to recipes, menu plans, and dietary requirements
  • Support the timely preparation and delivery of breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
  • Ensure meals are consistently presented, portioned, and prepared to a high standard
  • Follow food safety, hygiene, infection control, and workplace health and safety procedures
  • Work closely with the catering team to meet meal service schedules
  • Assist with stock rotation, food storage, and kitchen inventory management
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment
  • Work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen while meeting service deadlines
  • Support quality meal delivery and contribute to a positive patient experience
  • Collaborate effectively with team members across daily catering operations

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen, healthcare, aged care, hospitality, or catering environment
  • Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
  • Relevant food handling or food safety qualifications
  • Ability to prepare meals efficiently while maintaining consistent quality
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Flexible availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness
  • Genuine interest in supporting patient wellbeing through quality nutrition
  • Must be able to satisfy applicable pre-employment and work-rights requirements

Special Instructions

Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:

  • Send your CV directly to apply@talynx.com.au.
  • Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
  • Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Chefs and Cooks) in the email subject.
  • Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
  • Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
  • Attach a clear copy of your passport.

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Posted on August 17, 2026
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