Chef

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card

Fitness Passport access

Blue Light Card

Discounted holiday accommodation

Free annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Carseldine is seeking a passionate Chef to join our team. You will cook nutritious meals for residents, lead daily kitchen operations with kitchenhands, and contribute to menu planning in a supportive, community-focused environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, attention to detail, and collaboration with care teams to deliver high-quality dining experiences in an aged care setting.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking or Chef.
• Experience with volume cooking in healthcare or similar environments.
• Understanding of food safety hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands to ensure smooth kitchen operation.
• Prepare nutritious, multi-course meals and engage in menu development.
• Follow care plan directives and maintain high standards of dining service.

Skills

Trade qualification

Commercial cooking

Chef

Food safety hygiene

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Care plan compliance

Criminal history check

NDIS screening

Job description

Reconciliation Action Plan

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

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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 or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

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