Chef (Casual)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Casual
• Chef Grade A (RG9)
• Alfred Health location
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Support Services provides non-clinical support services across Alfred Health, these services include cleaning services, car parking and fleet management, waste management, gardens and grounds, distribution, security and access control, ward support, linen services, ancillary services, food services and hospitality. 

The Role

The Chef is a key operational member of the Food Services team and works under the supervision of the Head Chef and the Food Services Manager. The Chef is responsible for ensuring that all menu items are of the highest quality at all times and that they meet the required guidelines on a nutritional level. Chef will also assist and direct Cooks in production of patient meals.  They will perform in a manner that meets or exceeds industry best practice and maintain cleaning standards in accordance with the Department of Human Services Cleaning Standards for Public Hospitals, food safety in line with the onsite Food Safety Plan, the Food Act 1984 and FSANZ standards and in doing so work closely with other Food Services team members to ensure we maintain a committed, safe and socially responsible multi skilled team.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential                  

• A background of experience in Food Services as a Chef
• Hospital experience will be advantageous but not necessary
• Qualification (cert III/IV in commercial cookery)
• Understanding of modified texture and special dietary needs
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation
• Have the ability and adaptability to participate in change

Desirable

• Has experience leading a team of Food Service staff

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Novel Ravendran, Food Services Manager - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday 20th April 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.