Lead Chef - Compassionate Aged Care Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Free annual flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms and training

Job summary

St Vincent's Care Services Werribee is seeking a Chef to join a dedicated team delivering compassionate, high-quality dining in a contemporary aged care setting. The role focuses on large-scale cooking, dietary accommodation and leading a service-minded kitchen culture.

You will work within an 80-bed facility, contributing to a safe, welcoming environment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain excellence in resident dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred)
• Current FSS Certificate (Food Safety Supervisor)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement

Responsibilities

• High volume cooking experience
• Flexibility to manage special dietary requirements
• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene standards
• Roster management and working within approved budget while the head chef is away
• Be part of the leadership team in ensuring a superior dining service
• Maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff
• An ability to work a multidisciplinary team within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus

Skills

High volume cooking

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety hygiene

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial cooking

Job description

St Vincent's Care Services Werribee is seeking a Chef to join a dedicated team delivering compassionate, high-quality dining in a contemporary aged care setting. The role focuses on large-scale cooking, dietary accommodation and leading a service-minded kitchen culture.

You will work within an 80-bed facility, contributing to a safe, welcoming environment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain excellence in resident dining experiences.