- Great hours - Monday to Friday 9am-3:30pm - hours negotiable
- Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
ABOUT US
Gateway Health is a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We will do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Chef will oversee all aspects of food management at the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Residential Rehabilitation, the Therapeutic Community. The role will deliver hospitality level training to residents within the community whilst also providing nutritionally, high quality meals. The Therapeutic Community is located at Greta Road, Wangaratta. The centre is a 30-bed facility providing a Therapeutic Community model residential program for adults experiencing harm and significant problems relating to their AOD use.
The Chef will provide quality catering services, which meet the needs of residents, visitors, staff and the operational requirements of the Therapeutic Community.
A typical day might look like…
- Supporting residents to plan, prepare & deliver a range of meals including lunch, dinner & morning tea
- Ensure dietary & cultural appropriateness of all meals & food
- Prepare meal plans in collaboration with residents
- Place online orders & shop for supplies
- Maintain cleanliness & hygiene of kitchen & all appliances
- Maintain documentation as required
ABOUT YOU
Bring your passion to the table and we will provide the beautifully designed open-plan kitchen and tools to showcase your talents. You will also have:
- Supervisory experience in training, mentoring and leading a kitchen team
- Experience in ordering and monitoring supply
- A great sense of humour and a positive disposition
- Knowledge of a range of different cuisines and cooking styles
- Good listening and communication skills
- Strong knowledge and experience of Work Health & Safety, food safety and hygiene practices
- Previous experience in a similar capacity is desired however not essential
REMUNERATION
Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement.
GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE
Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.
GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS
- Work within a supportive team environment
- Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
- Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
- Flexible hours and arrangements, for a healthy work-life balance
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice
- Paid parental leave
- Career development + ongoing training and support provided
- Limited free car parking
- Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
- Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities
- Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
- Access to annual vaccination program
- Discounted Health Insurance
- A suite of employee reward and recognition programs
For a confidential chat about the position please call Bindi Thomson on.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2025
Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:
- Criminal History Check
- Working With Children Check VIC
- Evidence of Vaccinations
- Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport, VISA, etc)
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.
All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
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