Bring your warm, welcoming nature and your exceptional culinary skills to VMCH, where you will play a vital role in delivering high‐quality meals that enrich the lives of our residents.
Part time weekend role, with opportunities to pick up additional weekday shifts at Bacchus Marsh
Pay rates: $***** - $***** per hour (weekday) and $***** - $***** per hour (weekend chef shifts)
Supportive, friendly team culture
Excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a qualified Chef/Cook looking for a change of pace, if you have a passion to work within the aged care sector we would love to hear from you.
About you
You will hold relevant certifications and have a comprehensive understanding of Food Safety Laws and Occupational Health and Safety in a kitchen environment. You will have demonstrated experience in all facets of food preparation including managing a team, menu planning, preparation of daily meals ensuring they are fresh, well-presented and appetising. Furthermore, you will possess the following:
Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or higher
Food Safety Supervisor Training (Health & Community) - HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005 and HLTFSE007
Experience working in a food services environment and in the supervision of staff
Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, employees and volunteers; patience; common sense and an understanding of client service
Commitment to work as part of a team and without supervision
Ability to be self-motivated and to promote a positive lifestyle environment
Well-developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines




Demonstrated ability to operate with discretion and to maintain complete confidentiality
Availability to work Saturday and Sunday each week is essential for this role
While aged care or disability service experience would be great, what is more important is that you want to help to make a difference to our resident's lives.
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Ongoing training and career development
Flexible shifts and work-life balance
Opportunities across aged care, disability, retirement living, and community services
About us
VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 4,000-plus staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting 15,000+ people primarily in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, we are committed to helping people live their best lives and creating genuine places of belonging for all.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positivedifference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, and NDIS Worker screen check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitmentagencies.
Advertised:
04 Aug *******:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
04 Sep *******:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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📌 Cook (Victoria)
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