Chef

St Vincent's Health Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card

Fitness Passport

Blue Light Card

Discounted holiday accommodation

Free flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Carseldine is seeking a passionate Chef to join our kitchen team. You will lead day-to-day production, prepare nutritious meals for residents, and contribute to engaging menu ideas in a supportive aged care setting.

We value culinary excellence, attention to detail, and strong communication with care teams. This part-time role offers salary‑packaging options and staff benefits in a Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider network.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking or Chef experience with volume cooking.
• Knowledge of all facets of food services including chill production and dining service.
• Ability to lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands.
• Understanding of food safety hygiene standards.
• Willing to undergo Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Willing to undergo NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen production with kitchenhands to ensure smooth operation.
• Prepare nutritious, multi‑course meals and contribute to diverse menus.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and quality across service times.

Skills

Commercial cooking

Volume cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial cooking

Job description

Job Description: About the Opportunity: We are looking for a passionate Chef to join our team at St Vincent’s Care Services Carseldine. Historically known as Holy Spirit Home, our 189-bed facility offers residents a supportive and welcoming environment, with Residential Living aged care, Independent Living and Community Living services all available at the same location. Bring your passion for cooking and culinary expertise to create memorable dining experiences for our residents. From preparing nutritious, multi-course meals to contributing ideas for diverse and engaging menus, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity while working alongside a supportive and experienced team committed to raising the standard of aged care dining.

Things that work for us:

• Permanent part-time Trade qualification in Commercial cooking or Chef Experience with 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
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to follow directives as per care plan
• Willing to apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (essential)
• Willing to apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential)

Things that work for you:

• Salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum Access to the Fitness Passport (Gym/pool discounted program), Blue Light Card and discounted holiday accommodation 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

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

For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today. 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.

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 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. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

Closing Date: 12 November 2026 11:59pm

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.