Apprentice Chef/Cook Avoca

Permanent part-time up to 72 hours per fortnight, including dedicated study time to support completion of a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery apprenticeship.

Do you love food, enjoy working with people, and want a career that makes a real difference every day?

We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our kitchen team as an Apprentice Cook, where you'll complete a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery while earning, learning, and building valuable industry skills.

What You'll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, delicious meals for patients, residents, and staff in line with individual dietary requirements and care plans
• Assisting with the preparation of texture-modified meals and specialised diets
• Upholding high standards of food safety, hygiene, and infection-control practices at all times
• Monitoring food quality, portion control, and meal presentation to ensure every plate meets our standards
• Following workplace health and safety procedures specific to a healthcare environment
• Assisting with stock rotation, inventory management, and thorough kitchen cleaning
• Collaborating closely with kitchen team and healthcare staff to support the nutritional needs of residents and patients
• Building your professional cooking and food service skills throughout your apprenticeship journey

We're Looking for People Who:

• Have a passion for food and cooking
• Are eager to learn and develop new skills
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Want a career with purpose and opportunities for progression

No Previous Experience Required — Just Enthusiasm, Reliability, and a Willingness to Learn.

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where every team member feels valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. You'll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Those returning to the workforce

If you have good availability, strong communication skills, and a flexible approach — we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description

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The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.