Chef (Casual)

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Meals & Entertainment card

Fitness access

Free flu vaccination

EAP

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Mitchelton is seeking a passionate Chef to join our team. You’ll prepare nutritious, multi-course meals for residents and contribute ideas for diverse menus, while working with a supportive team committed to high-quality aged care dining.

Lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands, ensure food safety compliance, and follow care plans to deliver consistent, delightful dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking or Chef Experience with volume cooking.
• Knowledge of food safety hygiene standards.
• Ability to lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, multi-course meals for residents.
• Contribute ideas for diverse and engaging menus.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and compliance with care plans.

Skills

Commercial cooking

Chef experience

Volume cooking

Food safety

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate Chef to join our team at St Vincent’s Care Services Mitchelton. Historically known as St Joseph’s Villa, Madonna Villa and Oxford Park) is a carefully restored former monastery with 176 beds and located less than 10kms from the Brisbane CBD. 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

• Casual opportunity
• 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)

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

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.

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]

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.

Closing Date: 29 November 2026 11:59pm