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 other people at the heart of everything they do.
As a Senior Chef you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent's Care Services Eltham.
St Vincent's Care Services Eltham is just 20 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's city centre and is well known for its vast amount of green space.
We provide a welcoming and inclusive community where our residents enjoy the comfort of a relaxed lifestyle.
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 with 38 hours/fortnight with potential to increase to Full Time.
Things that work for us:
High volume cooking experience
Flexibility to manage special dietary requirements
Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene standards
Trade qualification in Commercial cooking and experience in fine dining or Hotels (preferred)
Current FSS Certificate (Food Safety Supervisor)
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
Previous experience in an aged care facility or bistro/hotel; ideally five years or more (desirable)
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, with an ability to implement change and drive a strong team culture;
National Police Certificate




NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.
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 great community care spirit
Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
No cost uniforms and training
Free annual flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?
Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place.
Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients.
And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.
For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice,



integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.
Reconciliation Action Plan
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.
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Closing Date: 8 September *******:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, secure, 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.
For further information, visit or get in contact at ******
St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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📌 Senior Chef (Victoria)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Victoria