Head Chef

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Classification - Health and Allied Services Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 : RG9 Chef GA

Job Category - Head Chef / Catering

Req Id - 7327 

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery


• Aged Care


• Medical


• Community Services


• Corporate Services


• Support Services

About the role

HEAD CHEF
Fulltime

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

The role of the Head Chef is to manage the Food Services function at Colac Area Health.

What’s required?

Essential

• Trade Qualification, Certificate of Cooking or equivalent. (minimum Cert III in Commercial Cooking).


• Demonstrated experience in a health or commercial setting including bulk cooking or a similar role.


• Have a well-developed understanding of the concepts of nutrition, cooking with consideration of special dietary requirements, food related allergies and intolerances.


• Ability to lead and manage an efficient team with an ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels.


• Have well developed communication and interpersonal skills with strong problem solving focus.


• Strong customer service ethic with a patient centre approach.


• Demonstrate an ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and in accordance with periodic demands.

Desirable

• Food Safety Supervisor certification or willingness to undertake.


• Infection Control Training or willingness to undertake.


• A high level of computer literacy with an understanding of computer based stock management systems.


• Experience in Electronic Menu systems.

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction


• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging


• Active Social Club


• Extensive professional development and continuing education


• Employee Assistance Program


• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person:  Trevor Olsson

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  03 5232 5154 

Application closing date:  Thursday 12th February 2026 

Position Description 

Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.