Lead Chef - Compassionate Aged-Care Cuisine

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Meals & Entertainment card

Fitness Passport access

Free annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms and training

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Werribee is seeking an experienced Chef to join a dedicated team, delivering compassionate, high-quality dining for residents in a modern aged-care facility. You will lead kitchen operations, ensuring safe food handling, and work within a supportive, value-driven environment that prioritises resident well-being.

Requirements include a commercial cookery qualification, Food Safety Supervisor certificate, and the ability to manage rosters and budgets while contributing

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in high-volume kitchens.
• Ability to manage varied dietary requirements.
• Comply with food safety hygiene standards.
• Roster management and budget awareness while head chef is away.
• Lead a leadership team to deliver superior dining service.
• Strong communication and customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to deliver high-quality meals.
• Manage rosters and budget in the head chef's absence.
• Ensure safe food handling and kitchen hygiene.
• Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary kitchen team.
• Collaborate to provide superior dining experiences for residents.

Skills

High volume cooking

Dietary requirements

Food safety and hygiene

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Commercial cookery trade qualification

Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certificate

National Police Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Job description

St Vincent’s Care Services Werribee is seeking an experienced Chef to join a dedicated team, delivering compassionate, high-quality dining for residents in a modern aged-care facility. You will lead kitchen operations, ensuring safe food handling, and work within a supportive, value-driven environment that prioritises resident well-being.

Requirements include a commercial cookery qualification, Food Safety Supervisor certificate, and the ability to manage rosters and budgets while contributing