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Time left to apply: End Date: September 9, 2025 (30 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: JR142120

Job Description:

We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection, and caring for others at the heart of everything they do.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join our innovative team at St Vincent’s Care Services, Hawthorn on a part-time basis.

In this role, you will bring your strong cooking skills and passion for your profession to create a fine dining experience for our residents that is second to none Delivering multi-course, elegant dishes and planning a variety of menus, this is your opportunity to show your creative flair while working alongside a highly experienced team in a dynamic setting that is redefining aged care standards.

St Vincent's Care Services Hawthorn (locally known as Mary Mackillop Aged Care) is a 91-bed facility located in Hawthorn East, just 7 km from Melbourne's city centre, with Camberwell Junction nearby.

What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more.

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

This is a permanent part-time opportunity working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Things that work for us:

- Proven experience with volume cooking such as hotels, healthcare, and/or similar environments
- Excellent knowledge of all facets of Food Services, including chill production and dining service planning
- Ability to lead day-to-day production with the assistance of kitchenhands and ensure the smooth running of the kitchen
- Understanding of and compliance with food safety and 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 required

Things that work for you:

- Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- 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 strong community care spirit
- Ability to see your impact on the business and its services
- No-cost uniforms and training
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and families
- Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

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

Because you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for residents across our 20+ facilities in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. Better for our staff, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life. And better support for the local communities we serve.

For over 175 years, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of aged care in Australia. The legacy of compassion, justice, integrity, and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.

Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage teaches us that wellness encompasses more than medical needs. It’s about building true partnerships based on trust and respect. We take a person-centred approach—delivering holistic, individual care that promotes wellbeing of mind, body, and spirit.

At St Vincent’s, we value inclusivity and diversity, creating a welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial work environment. We invite applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as part of our commitment to reconciliation and closing the employment gap.

We acknowledge the importance of a welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples.

Time left to apply: End Date: September 1, 2025 (22 days left to apply)

Kindness works for us... will you?

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About Us

As part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) is a leading Catholic provider of aged care in Australia. SVCS offers residential, community, and independent living services across 23 facilities in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. With a history of over 155 years, our legacy of compassion, justice, integrity, and excellence continues to inspire our service. We promote teamwork, professional development, and a respectful, fair work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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