Job Description: About the role: Are you a talented Head Chef and ready to make a change? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and quality-driven Head Chef to join our supportive and cohesive team at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane to make a meaningful impact for our patients. In this valued role you will assist our busy team to prepare and cook meals as well as supporting the delivery of food to our patients across our 164-bed hospital and 180 residents at St Vincent’s Care Services Brisbane (Kangaroo Point). About us: At St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane, we specialise in healthcare for people with chronic, complex, and multiple health needs. We have over 450 experienced and qualified medical, nursing, allied health, and support staff working to deliver excellent care. Things that work for you: Retail and Travel Discounts ; Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, airport lounge membership discounts Financial Wellbeing : Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime Health and Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent’s Private Hospital, discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services! Things that work for us: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook preferably within a hospital environment Availability to work on a Permanent Full Time basis Monday to Friday – reclaim your weekends! Demonstrated knowledge of food safety standards Current Food Hygiene Certificate Demonstrable experience and knowledge in food preparation, hygiene and infection control procedures. Demonstrated knowledge in Workplace Health and Safety and safe manual handling practices Mission and Values: As both a provider of care and as an employer, St Vincent’s aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people, always. St Vincent’s is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work. 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 Mission and Values - Reconciliation Respectfully, no agencies please. APPLY NOW! Applications close: Thursday 19 March 2026 please note that we will be reviewing and progressing applications during the application period. Pre-Employment checks: Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks. St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence will be required for proof of immunity. Please email the Talent National team if you would like to know more talentnational@svha.org.au Closing Date: 18 March 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: 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 Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct