Work four days per week (your choice of days, Monday–Friday). Preferred hours are 10:30am – 5:30pm, though hours are negotiable for the right candidate Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free A unique opportunity to combine your passion for cooking with mentoring and training others 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 oversees all aspects of food management at Gateway Health’s Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Residential Rehabilitation, the Wangaratta Therapeutic Community. The role assists residents in developing their skills in meal planning and cooking, while also providing residents and staff with high quality nutritional meals. The Wangaratta Therapeutic Community is a 30-bed facility providing a Therapeutic Community model residential program for adults experiencing harm and significant problems relating to their AOD use. A typical day might look like: Supporting residents to plan, prepare and serve a range of meals including lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea Ensure dietary and cultural appropriateness of all meals and food Prepare meal plans in collaboration with residents and leadership team Coordinate stock control, ordering and shopping for all food supplies Act as the Food Safety Supervisor ensuring cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen and all appliances Maintain documentation as required ABOUT YOU This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys teaching, mentoring and passing on their knowledge of food and hospitality. It may be ideal for a hospitality or home economics teacher, or an experienced chef with strong kitchen leadership and training experience who is looking for a meaningful role in the community. An understanding of alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges and the role of residential rehabilitation services would be highly regarded. We warmly encourage applications from people with lived experience, who can bring valuable insight, empathy and authenticity to supporting participants on their recovery journey. REMUNERATION Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026. Classification Food Services Supervisor $34.71/hr superannuation 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 Professional 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 0487 817 721. 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 12th APRIL 2026 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.
