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 our Casual Chef you will be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team that is committed to creating a welcoming, professional and caring environment for the residents of St Vincent’s Care, Southport. Our commitment is to listen to each resident, understand who each person is a unique individual who we respect and treat with kindness and compassion.
Southport lies in the heart of the central business district of the Gold Coast. Residents of St Vincent’s Care Services Southport enjoy our close proximity to waterfront parklands, shops, restaurants, entertainment, medical facilities, public transport, and the local bowls and RSL clubs.
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:
Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred), current Food Handler Certificate
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in high volume cooking and 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
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
NDIS Worker Screening Check maybe 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 the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
Join an organisation where staff feedback largely indicates they are treated with respect, are confident in their management’s leadership and would stay if offered a similar job elsewhere
Career development, mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincent’s network
Like-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spirit 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?
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 important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.
Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. 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.
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