Senior Cook
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Job Description:
We are looking for a special kind of person a St Vincents 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 Senior Cook to join our innovative team at St Vincents Care Services Hawthorn on a part time basis.
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.
St Vincents Care Services Hawthorn (locally known as Mary Mackillop Aged Care) is a 91 bed facility located in Hawthorn East just 7km from Melbournes city centre with the added convenience of Camberwell Junction right around the corner.
Whats on your CV is important but whats in your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincents kindness works for us.
This is a permanent part time opportunity working 3 days at Hawthorn and 2 days at our Eltham site.
Things that work for us:
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 daytoday 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
National Police Certificate
NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.
Things that work for you:
Competitive salary packaging options up to $15990 Novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum
Opportunity to work for the nations largest Catholic notforprofit 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)
Why become part of the St Vincents Care family
Because youre 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 Vincents 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.
Our spiritual and hospitalbased heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. Its about building a true partnership around trust and respect. Thats why we take a personcentred approach delivering holistic individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind body and spirit.
At St Vincents 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
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 or email us at
No agencies please.
Talent to Advise 3 shifts at Hawthorn 2 shifts at Eltham
Closing Date:
22 May 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents 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:// or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
