Chef, Fine Dining jobs in Melbourne VIC

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Qualified Chef to join Victoria Police. This position is attached to `People Development' who are responsible for providing education, training and development for all employees of Victoria Police from initial training and throughout their career.

This role contributes to the delivery of large-scale catering services across two key sites- the Victorian Police Academy and Airlie Leadership Development Centre. As a Chef, you will work as part of a team supporting commercial kitchen operations, with the Academy kitchen staffed by ten people and the Airlie kitchen by three.

The role involves Preparing, cooking and plating meals to a high standard. Your contribution supports broader objectives of the Command in providing a professional and well-managed catering service for staff and recruits.

The position requires flexibility with shifts required to be performed at two People Development food services areas, (A majority of your time will spent at Glen Waverley) (the Victorian Police Academy in Glen Waverley and Airlie in South Yarra). The position entails shift work Monday to Friday, with shifts usually commencing between 5.30am and 10.30am. Rostering will be provided in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Agreement.

The position will report to the VPS4 Catering Manager.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Plan, prepare, cook and serving of all meals
• Staff supervision, mainting a dedicated & hard-working team.
• Manage, train and support junior staff
• Comply with all food safety requirements
• Ordering and receiving of all food goods

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Have extensive knowledge of all facets of high-quality large volume cooking.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Ability to plan & co-ordinate all aspects of your given role.
• Extensive knowledge of dietary requirements.
• Experience in ordering and stock control
• Excellent communication skills
• Must answer questions in application form to be considered for this role

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• Salary range $81,497-$98,995 + superannuation
• This position is located at Victoria Police Academy 1 Viewmont road Glen Waverley
• This position requires shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Tuesday 21 July 2026.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers. Vic) or Seek.

Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Owen Barnes at owen.barnes@police.vic.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email PVPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work."

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps