Position:Cook or Chef
Location:Nathalia
EFT/Hours:1.0 EFT (Up to 80 Hours Per Fortnight)
Status:Permanent Full Time
Salary/ Hourly rate:Cook - $ 31.6125 per hour plus 12 % superannuation
Chef - $ 34.2025 per hour plus 12 % superannuation
About the Role:
NCN Health is looking for an enthusiastic Cook or Chef to join our Nathalia Food Services team This is more than just a job – it's a chance to bring creativity to the plate, uplift lives through food, and be part of a team that values your passion and expertise.
As a Cook or Chef at NCN Health, you'll be preparing fresh, nutritious meals for hospital patients and aged care residents while learning about their unique dietary needs. Under the guidance of your Support Services Team Leader, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining HACCP standards and the Food Safety Plan, ensuring that every meal served is safe, nourishing, and delicious.
Why Join us :
- No split shifts, no late nights – more time for YOU
- Enjoy a flexible, rotating roster with only one weekend per fortnight (Monday to Friday working week negotiable)
- Work-life balance in a fulfilling and rewarding role
- Lead and inspire the kitchen team with your skills and creativity
- Collaborate on menu and resident meal planning – make every dish special
- A warm, welcoming workplace where your contributions truly matter
What we are looking for:
- Qualified as a Cook or Chef or bring valuable hands-on experience to the table
- A natural leader who thrives in a team environment, inspiring and guiding others with passion
- Creativity is your secret ingredient You love crafting delicious meals while ensuring the highest food safety standards
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills – because a great kitchen runs on teamwork and efficiency
- To you, food is more than just fuel; it's an experience, a memory, and a way to bring people together
- Covid-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged to help keep our community safe
What we can offer you:
- Salary Packaging – Keep more of your hard-earned money with tax-saving benefits
- Professional Development & Study Leave – Take your career to the next level while we support your growth.
- Social Club – Join a fun, friendly team that loves to celebrate together
- Free Parking – Skip the hassle and park with ease.
- Staff Wellbeing Programs – Because your health and happiness matter to us
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support whenever you need it, both professionally and personally.
- NCN Health Uniform Provided – Look and feel like part of our amazing team
About NCN Health:
NCN Health is an amalgamated rural health service caring for diverse rural communities across the Moira Shire, with approximately 18,000 people in our community, which includes Nathalia, Cobram, Numurkah and surrounding communities.
NCN Health upholds our three core values of Respect, Accountability and Partnership. Our purpose is to build healthy communities together, and our promise is to work together to provide safe, high-quality care that improves the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we live in.
Mandatory Screening Checks:
All appointments at NCN Health are subject to a current Employee Working with Children Check and a National Police Check issued within the last 6 months. Some positions may require a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.
A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Enquiries:
Heidi Johnstone, Support Services Team Leader, Phone (03) 5866 9467
For further information please see position description and submit response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.
Closing Date:
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 at 11:59pm
As an inclusive employer, NCN Health is committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, NCN Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
NCN Health's ongoing commitment to our employees, volunteers and community is to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of those who have or are experiencing family violence through our workplace support programs. We have zero tolerance to Occupational Violence and Aggression and zero tolerance to Bullying and Harassment.
NCN Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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