Time left to apply End Date: February 21, 2025 (26 days left to apply)job requisition id JR140680Job 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 the Head 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 Hawthorn working Full Time across Monday to Friday.St Vincent's Care Services Hawthorn (locally known as Mary Mackillop Aged Care) is a 91 bed facility located in Hawthorn East, just 7km from Melbourne's city centre with the added convenience of Camberwell Junction right around the corner.What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more.Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us.Things that work for us:Ability to cook multi cuisines and bake itemsFlexibility to manage special dietary requirementsEnsure compliance with food safety hygiene standardsTrade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred)Current FSS Certificate (Food Safety Supervisor)Roster management and working within approved budgetBe part of the leadership team in ensuring a superior dining serviceMaintaining a safe environment for residents and staffPrevious 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 environmentStrong attention to detail and record keeping;Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus, with an ability to implement change and drive a strong team culture;National Police CertificateNDIS 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 annumOpportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionFriendly team environment with a great community care spiritAbility to visibly see your impact on the business and its serviceNo cost uniforms and trainingFree annual flu vaccinationEmployee 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 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 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.No agencies please.
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