Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

There are currently two casual chef positions based at Epworth Eastern Box Hill, where you will be responsible for ensuring the food services provided to our patients, visitors and staff is of the highest standards at all times. You will be part of the Food Services team and report to Head Chef.

You will make an impact by:

• Being passionate about delivering exceptional food to boost the patient experience,
• Being accountable in the quality of your meals prepared,
• Being a team player and assisting colleagues as required,
• Being innovative in preparing contemporary meals to improve the overall patient satisfaction  
• Working independently and timely whilst maintaining our standards.

To be successful in this role…
You will have:

• A certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Trade Cook
• Hospital experience preferred, but not essential.
• Exceptional knowledge of all elements of cooking and serving, and strict adhered to food safety.
• A solid understanding of allergens management and dietary requirements. 
• Previous experience in all areas of production, ready to eat meals and cook fresh meals.
• The availability to work a rotating seven-day roster including AM and PM shifts, weekends and public holidays
• A professional, can do, team approach to your work
• Drive to enhancing the patient experience through outstanding food service delivery
• The shifts timing will be from 6.30 am to 2.30 pm morning shift and 10.30 am to 6.30 pm for evening shift.

Position Description        Inherent Requirements 

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Eastern 

Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility with 14 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and wellbeing of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne's east.

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.