Compassionate Lead Chef - Aged Care Kitchen

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging up to $15

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Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Werribee is seeking a Chef to join an experienced team, delivering high-quality dining experiences for residents in a boutique aged-care facility. The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork and adherence to food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have a trade qualification in commercial cooking, a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, and the ability to lead the dining service while managing rosters and budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume cooking environments.
• Ability to manage special dietary requirements and follow dietary plans.
• Roster management and working within budgets when head chef is away.
• Demonstrated leadership to ensure a superior dining service.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills with a service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the dining team to provide high-quality meals for residents.
• Manage rosters and assist with budgeting in the absence of the head chef.
• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene standards and policies.
• Support integration with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a positive dining experience.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.

Skills

High volume cooking

Dietary requirements handling

Leadership in dining service

Lead under pressure

Customer service focus

Excellent communication

Education

Commercial cookery trade qualification

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor (FSS)

Job description

St Vincent’s Care Services Werribee is seeking a Chef to join an experienced team, delivering high-quality dining experiences for residents in a boutique aged-care facility. The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork and adherence to food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have a trade qualification in commercial cooking, a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, and the ability to lead the dining service while managing rosters and budgets.