Casual Chef - Aged Care Dining

About the role

St Vincent's Care Services Werribee, a boutique 80-bed aged care facility in the Wyndham Health Precinct about 30 km south-west of Melbourne, is looking for a casual chef. You will join an experienced, engaged and dedicated team that helps create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for residents.

Key responsibilities

• High-volume cooking and managing special dietary requirements
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Roster management and running the kitchen within an approved budget while the head chef is away
• Helping the leadership team deliver a superior dining service
• Maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff

Required profile

• Trade qualification in commercial cooking and experience in fine dining or hotels (preferred)
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate
• Previous experience in an aged care facility, bistro or hotel; five years or more desirable
• National Police Certificate; NDIS Worker Screening check may be required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team and lead under pressure

What we offer

• Salary packaging options up to $15,990, plus Novated leasing
• Optional meals and entertainment card up to $2,650 per year
• No-cost uniforms and training, free annual flu vaccination
• Employee assistance program and access to the Fitness Passport