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About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Regional Relief Chef to support our care communities by delivering exceptional dining experiences and stepping into key culinary leadership roles during periods of leave. This is a hands-on Chef role requiring travel across Northern Sydney providing Head Chef and Sous Chef coverage as needed.
Responsibilities
- Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals aligned with resident dietary needs, preferences, and cultural requirements
- Create meaningful food experiences that enhance resident wellbeing
- Lead kitchen and hospitality teams when covering Head Chef or Sous Chef duties
- Maintain exceptional standards in food safety, hygiene, and WHS compliance
- Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen budgets in line with Opal procurement guidelines
- Build strong connections with residents, families, and team members
- Support training, onboarding, and coaching of kitchen staff
- Contribute to seasonal menu creation and community-wide catering events
Requirements
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification
- Food Safety Supervisor Certification
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Chef
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience (hospitality/aged care highly regarded)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and time-management skills
- Ability to stay calm, professional, and solutions-focused in busy kitchen environment
- Understanding of Food Safety, WHS, infection control, and relevant legislation
- Willingness to complete pre-employment medical
- Willingness to complete police check
- Willingness to complete NDIS Worker Screening Check
Skills
- Commercial Cookery
- Food Safety
- Supervisory skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time-management
- WHS compliance
- Stock management
- Ordering
- Budget management
- Training
- Onboarding
- Coaching
- Menu creation
- Catering
Location
- Regional travel across Northern Sydney
Work Type
- Permanent full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years’ Head Chef experience in aged care, hotels, or similar environments
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Chef
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience
Education Level
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification
- Food Safety Supervisor Certification
Salary/Compensations
- Attractive base salary + 12% superannuation
Benefits
- Variety & Flexibility: Work across multiple Care Communities
- Supportive work environment
- Career development through the Opal HealthCare Academy
- Culinary upskilling programs
- Leadership pathways
- Study support: Scholarships up to $15,000
- $5,000 referral bonuses
- National secondment opportunities
About the Company
- Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 150 Care Communities and over 23,000 team members nationwide.
- Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do.