Chef

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Heathcote is seeking a Chef to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents, crafting multi-course menus in a hospital/aged care setting. You will work within a talented team to produce elegant dishes and progressive menus, while maintaining compassion and guest-focused service.

The role offers a permanent part-time arrangement with shifts including Sunday to Tuesday daytime and Thursday/Friday mornings, fostering a supportive team environment and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred).
• Proven experience with volume cooking such as hotels, healthcare and/or similar environments.
• Understanding of food safety hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver multi-course meals and menus.
• Lead day-to-day kitchen production with kitchenhands.
• Ensure compliance with care plans and food safety standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food handler certificate

Volume cooking

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial cooking

Job description

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

Job Description

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 Heathcote.

St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote (locally known as John Paul Village) is a 213 bed facility located 35km from Sydney's CBD. It is situated next to the Royal National Park, one of Sydney's real treasures!

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.

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

This is a permanent part-time opportunity.

Shifts as below

• Sunday. Monday & Tuesday: 10am to 6pm
• Thursday & Friday: 6am to 2pm

Things that work for us

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred), current Food Handler Certificate
• Proven 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
• 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
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (valid within 6 months)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check will 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.

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.

Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.

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

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.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment or email us [e-mail]

No agencies please.

Closing Date

17 September 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 [e-mail]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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