Chef

time left to apply End Date: September 12, 2025 (23 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR144128

About the Opportunity:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef/Cook to join our innovative team at St Vincent's Care Services Toowoomba.

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 resume is important, but what's in your heart matters more.

Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.

Things that work for us:

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

National Police Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you:

More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

Better work-life balance with consistent fortnightly rosters patterns for permanent positions -no rotating rosters

Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

Join an organisation where staff feedback largely indicates they are treated with respect, are confident in their management's leadership and would stay if offered a similar job elsewhere

Career development, mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincent's network

Like-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spirit

Rewarding work that focuses on relationships over routines

No cost uniforms and training

No mandatory COVID vaccinations Free annual flu vaccination (recommended).

Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?

For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, upholding compassion, justice, integrity and excellence in all we do. St Vincent's mission is to express the love of God and continue the healing ministry of Jesus through our work.

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.

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.

time left to apply End Date: August 22, 2025 (2 days left to apply)