About the Opportunity: 

We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join our innovative team at St Vincent’s Care Services, Hawthorn on a part time basis, rostered to 22.5 hours per week.

In this role you will bring your strong cooking skills and passion for your profession to create our residents a fine dining experience that is second to none! Delivering multi courses, elegant dishes and planning a variety of menus this is your opportunity to show your creative flair whilst working alongside a highly experienced team in a dynamic setting which is redefining the expectations of aged care.  

St Vincent's Care Services Hawthorn (locally known as Mary Mackillop Aged Care) is a 91 bed facility located in Hawthorn East, just 7km from Melbourne's city centre with the added convenience of Camberwell Junction right around the corner.  

What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us. 

Things that work for us: 

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred), current Food Handler Certificate 

• Proven experience with several years dedicated to high volume cooking such as hotels, healthcare and/or similar environments 

• Excellent knowledge related to all facets of Food Services which includes but not limited to chill production and planning dining service  

• Ability to lead day-to-day production with the assistance of the kitchenhands and accept responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen  

• Understanding of and compliance with food safety hygiene standards 

• High level of customer service skills 

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills 

• Ability to follow directives as per care plan 

• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities 

• Current Flu and COVID-19 vaccination  

• National Police Certificate  

• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role. 

Things that work for you: 

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum 

• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision 

• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit 

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service 

• No cost uniforms and training 

• Free annual flu vaccination 

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families 

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) 

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family? 

Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.