Chef

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Part time hours to suit good work life balance
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning
• Access to 5 weeks annual leave and Salary Packaging benefits

The Position 

Job Reference: 4040

Position Title: Chef 
Classification: RG7
Salary per hour (exc. super): $36
Hours per fortnight: 56
Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination  

Closing date: 07/06/2026

The Chef is responsible for the preparation, cooking and baking of high-quality, home-style meals for residents of the Gibson Street Group.

They ensure compliance with food safety regulations, Bendigo Health policies, and cleaning protocols, while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The position also includes supervising and supporting kitchen staff, coordinating orders with an emphasis on fresh produce and maintaining accurate records and reports. The Chef contributes to team and organisational goals through effective communication, participation in training, and adherence to aged care legislation and quality standards.

If you love creating wholesome, home-cooked meals and enjoy making a difference in people’s lives, we want you on our team!

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Ellen Lea, Manager - Food Services on 03 5454 6084 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE 

Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Health Careers 

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