Aged Care Chef: Lead Nutritious Menus & Dining Service

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Carseldine is seeking a passionate Chef to join our team in a permanent part-time role, preparing nutritious meals for residents and contributing to diverse menus within a supportive aged care environment.

You will lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands, uphold food safety standards, and work closely with care teams to deliver quality dining experiences. We offer salary packaging options, training, and a friendly, mission-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Permanent part-time role.
• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking or Chef.
• Experience with volume cooking in healthcare or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of food services including chill production and dining service.
• Ability to lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Understanding of and compliance with food safety hygiene standards.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Willing to obtain Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (essential).
• Willing to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands and supervise the kitchen team.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely meal service for residents.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with menu planning, portion control and volume cooking.
• Follow directives per care plan and hospital policies.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial cookery or Chef

Job description

St Vincent’s Care Services Carseldine is seeking a passionate Chef to join our team in a permanent part-time role, preparing nutritious meals for residents and contributing to diverse menus within a supportive aged care environment.

You will lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands, uphold food safety standards, and work closely with care teams to deliver quality dining experiences. We offer salary packaging options, training, and a friendly, mission-driven workplace.