Your new role

In our state-of-the-art aged care facility located in the heart of St Kilda, Sacred Heart Community supports people by providing a welcoming home for life - ensuring comfort and security. Part of Sacred Heart Community's services is the provision of healthy, high-quality meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea) to up to 97 residents every day.

We currently have a fantastic opening for both a part-time or full-time Chef where you will play a key role preparing and delivery these meals as well as creating a warm, enjoyable dining experience for our residents.

Your day-to-day

• Preparing and cooking high-quality, nourishing meals for our residents.
• Ensuring residents’ individual dietary needs are met.
• Ensuring all areas of the kitchen are cleaned to the highest standards.
• Providing stock control management, replenishing and ordering stock as required.
• Providing supervision and direction to Kitchen & Laundry Assistants.

We're looking for someone with

• Certificate III qualification or above in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Certificate (Essential).
• NDIS Workers Clearance Check (Essential).
• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment (aged care preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work strongly within a team.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of diverse and modified dietary requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Most importantly, you will need to be a clear communicator who can maintain a calm and upbeat manner throughout a busy workday. You will be someone; residents can chat with and feel comfortable around.

You can look forward to

• Taking your pick of either a permanent part-time or full-time role!
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
• Generous leave provisions including additional 3 days paid leave (pro rata) during Holiday period, wellbeing leave, gender affirmation leave etc.
• A supportive work environment including Psychological First Aid and EAP.
• In house training and excellent career development opportunities.

Your future workplace

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day. Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

To join our team, simply click 'apply'.

For more information about the role, contact Thilanka Amarasinghe, 0438 176 693.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.

A position description is attached.