Head Chef - Full-Time

Applicants are sought for Permanent full-time employment as a Head Chef. This role consists of assisting with catering in an acute and residential aged care services at Beechworth Health Service.

Why Choose Beechworth:

Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s picturesque North East, Beechworth is a charming and vibrant town known for its historical significance, welcoming community, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Here, you’ll enjoy a work-life balance that city life simply cannot offer — with gourmet food and wine experiences, outdoor adventure opportunities, and a supportive, close-knit community.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary in accordance with the Health & Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (VPS) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
• Full Salary packaging benefits available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Staff wellbeing program, including Fitness Passport Program

About the Role:

Effectively and efficiently provide the safe preparation of food and cleaning tasks that are of a high standard for all residents, visitors, clients and staff at BHS whilst at all times ensuring that safe work practices are strictly adhered to.

What You'll Bring:

You're a reliable, experienced Chef, ideally with experience in Aged Care or similar, with a can do attitude and compassionate nature.

To Thrive in this role, you will have:

• Formal chef/cooking qualifications with a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• Current Food Handling certificate.
• Accreditation in a recognised Food Safety and Occupational Hygiene course.
• Previous experience managing kitchen/pantry staff; including day to day supervision and rostering.
• Previous experience managing contracts, ordering and stock control for a large commercial kitchen.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a health service or residential aged care facility.
• Experience with Chefmax menu system or similar menu management software
• Financial Management / budget experience.
• First aid certificate

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability. 

BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.

BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.  

Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.

Please note: All Health Workers are required to have current Influenza vaccination. A copy of your vaccination status is required upon application.

For more information please contact Crystal Price on 03 5728 0200.

Related documents – All applicants are required to complete the Employment Statutory Declaration and submit with their application. 

Applications Close: 13th October 2025