Aged Care Chef Leader: High-Volume & Dietary Expert

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

650 per annum

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba invites applications for a casual Chef role, supporting a busy, high-volume kitchen in a caring, aged-care setting. You’ll work with a dedicated team to deliver meals that are nutritious, appetising and presented with care, helping to create a welcoming dining experience for residents and staff.

To succeed, you’ll hold a trade qualification in commercial cookery, current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, and experience in managing dietary requirements,

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial cookery and experience in fine dining or hotels (preferred).
• Current FSS Certificate (Food Safety Supervisor).
• Roster management and working within approved budget while the head chef is away.
• Experience in aged care facility or bistro/hotel; five years or more (desirable).
• Ability to lead under pressure and work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• High volume cooking for residents and staff.
• Lead and develop a dining service team.
• Manage dietary requirements and special diets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene standards.
• Maintain a safe kitchen environment and budget adherence.

Skills

High volume cooking

Dietary management

Food safety compliance

Commercial cookery qualification

Food Safety Supervisor

Roster management

Leadership in dining

Aged care experience

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Leadership under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certification (FSS)

Job description

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba invites applications for a casual Chef role, supporting a busy, high-volume kitchen in a caring, aged-care setting. You’ll work with a dedicated team to deliver meals that are nutritious, appetising and presented with care, helping to create a welcoming dining experience for residents and staff.

To succeed, you’ll hold a trade qualification in commercial cookery, current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, and experience in managing dietary requirements,