Salary: up to $99 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:About the Opportunity: 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 Chef , you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team creating nutritious, delicious meals that support the health, wellbeing and quality of life of residents at our beautiful Toowoomba facility.St Vincent's Care Services Toowoomba is our welcoming aged care community located in 10 minutes from the CBD, where our dedicated team delivers person-centred care in a supportive and compassionate environment.What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.Shift Times:06:00-14:00 & 10:00 - 18:30, Weekdays, plus must be available to work weekends.Things that work for us:Previous experience as a Chef in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or a high-volume catering environmentAbility to prepare, cook and present meals in accordance with residents' dietary requirements, preferences and food safety standardsKnowledge of texture modified diets and nutritional requirements within an aged care setting is highly regardedStrong understanding of food safety principles, HACCP and workplace health and safety practicesAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamExcellent time management, organisational and communication skillsCommitment to delivering high-quality customer service and resident-focused careNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this roleThings 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 annumOpportunity to work for Australia's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionCareer development,



mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincent's networkA supportive and friendly team workplace with a strong community care spiritRewarding work that focuses on relationships over routinesNo cost uniforms and trainingNo mandatory COVID vaccinations. Free annual flu vaccination (recommended)Employee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess 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 to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for our local communities.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.Reconciliation Action PlanAs 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: about-us/reconciliation people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitmentReconciliation Action Plan: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.For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at Closing Date:5 December 2026 11:59pmAt St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial, and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Chef (Toowoomba)
🏢 St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
📍 Toowoomba