Head Chef

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 Yennora.

St Vincent's Care Services Yennora (locally known as Rosary Village) is a 141-bed facility located approximately 29km from Sydney's CBD.

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 full-time role.

Things that work for us: 

• Ability to cook multi cuisines and bake items 

• Flexibility to manage special dietary requirements 

• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene standards 

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred) 

• Current FSS Certificate (Food Safety Supervisor) essential.

• Be part of the leadership team in ensuring a superior dining service 

• Maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff 

• Previous 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 environment 

• Strong 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; 

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History or NDIS Worker Screening Check will 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 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)