Head Chef Retirement Living

• Newly created role | Manage the delivery of a high-quality catering service within Retirement Living
• Permanent, full-time role across 2 locations – Camberwell & Hawthorn
• A hospitality role with excellent work/life balance and almost zero weekend work

About the role

As the Head Chef – Retirement Living, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a small team, providing catering services for events and managing the kitchens at two Retirement Living communities located in Hawthorn and Camberwell.  You will devise creative menus, order stock/produce and work collaboratively with staff across the two sites to efficiently prep meals that are appetising and within budget. Due to the relatively small numbers you’ll be catering for at any given meal service, you will be required to support in all areas including serving meals to residents.

About you

You have Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or higher and experience with leading and mentoring a small in a catering/kitchen environment.

Your communication and interpersonal skills are exceptional, allowing you to quickly build rapport with a variety of stakeholders.

You take pride in the work you do, have a keen eye for detail, and display initiative and common sense when making decisions or working through issues.

Highly organised and proactive, you thrive under pressure and can manage your time effectively to meet competing demands.

You are self-motivated and resilient with the ability to maintain a positive attitude no matter what comes your way.

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.