Chef

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.
This is a fantastic casual opportunity for an experienced Chef seeking flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in aged care. Please see the required roster availability below.
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 environment

- Ability to prepare, cook and present meals in accordance with residents' dietary requirements, preferences and food safety standards

- Knowledge of texture modified diets and nutritional requirements within an aged care setting is highly regarded

- Strong understanding of food safety principles, HACCP and workplace health and safety practices

- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

- Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills

- Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and resident-focused care

- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)

- NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role

Things 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 annum

- Opportunity to work for Australia's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

- Career development, mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincent's network

- A supportive and friendly team environment with a strong community care spirit

- Rewarding work that focuses on relationships over routines

- No cost uniforms and training

- No mandatory COVID vaccinations. Free annual flu vaccination (recommended)

- 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 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.
At 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.

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. For further information, visit:
http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation
https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment
Interested? Apply online today!
Respectfully, no agencies please.

Closing Date:
5 December 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation 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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:
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