Kitchen Hand
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Kitchenhand / Pot Wash
Casual position
Malvern hospital
We’re building for the better!
By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.
At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.
Make a difference every day
An opportunity is now available for experienced kitchen hands to join our Patient Food Preparation team at Cabrini Hospital Malvern. This position assists in the preparation of food for our patients and maintenance of kitchen areas. The successful applicant needs to be prepared to work a variety of shifts including day and evening shifts across the week, weekends and public holidays as required. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the patient care experience.
Your role
As a valued member of our Support Services team, you will be:
- Assisting in food preparation and retrieving of food items as requested by the chefs
- Cleaning all surface areas, kitchen equipment and appliances including ovens and range-hoods
- Washing dishes, including utensils and large pots, as well as other cooking equipment
- Removing rubbish and wash out bins
- Receiving and storing of food deliveries (heavy lifting involved) and providing coverage for the storeperson where required
About you
This role will suit an experienced kitchen hand/cleaner with experience gained in a domestic or commercial environment. You will also:
- Be reliable, team-oriented and committed to safe practices and quality standards
- Hold a Food Handler’s Certificate (or willing to undertake at Cabrini)
- Have knowledge of culinary and nutritional terminology including diet codes (preferable)
- Have effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive and professional working relationships
- Be adaptable to work flexibly and efficiently in a fast paced environment with ability to perform heavy lifting as required
Why Cabrini?
- Salary Packaging benefits up to $18,850 per annum to increase your take home pay
- Discounts across retail, transport, private healthcare and hospital services
- Ongoing career development, training and support
- A welcoming, mission-led workplace culture where you feel valued
Interested?
To view the full position description click here otherwise, for further information, please contact: Nash Cheddee, Head Chef - 9508 8672
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.