Chef

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. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join our innovative team at St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote.

St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote (locally known as John Paul Village) is a 213 bed facility located 35km from Sydney's CBD. It is situated next to the Royal National Park, one of Sydney's real treasures!

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

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. Shifts as below-

Sunday. Monday & Tuesday: 10am to 6pm
Thursday & Friday: 6am to 2pm
 

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred), current Food Handler Certificate 
• Proven experience with volume cooking such as hotels, healthcare and/or similar environments 
• Excellent knowledge related to all facets of Food Services which includes but not limited to chill production and planning dining service  
• Ability to lead day-to-day production with the assistance of the kitchenhands and accept responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen  
• Understanding of and compliance with food safety 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 
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (valid within 6 months)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role. 

• 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) 

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.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment or email us at ***************@svha.org.au