Demi Chef

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do."Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect and E xcellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 142 Care Communities and over 20,000 team members nationwide. About the Role: We're looking for a talented and motivatedDemi Chef to be a key support to our kitchen leadership and help create incredible dining experiences for our residents at Waverley Valley Care Community. What's on Offer: Employment Type: Permanent full-time, part-time, or casual roles available Roster: Flexible shifts across a 7-day rotating roster Remuneration: Hourly Rate + penalty rates & superannuation ➕ Additional Benefits: Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave Why Choose Opal? ✅Flexibility to suit your life— Choose from full-time, part-time, or casual hours across a 7-day roster✅Career development — Masterclasses, training, and a clear pathway to Sous Chef via our Opal HealthCare Academy✅Supportive team — Learn from experienced chefs in a values-led environment✅Study support — Scholarships up to$15,000 for further education✅Paid parental leave — Industry-leading policy✅$5,000 referral bonuses for bringing a friend onboard What You'll Do: ✔️ Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals that meet resident dietary needs and preferences. ✔️ Support the Head and Sous Chefs in daily kitchen operations and food service. ✔️ Help maintain the highest standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and compliance. ✔️ Step up and lead sections of the kitchen, developing your supervisory skills. ✔️ Contribute ideas to menus and help create a dining experience that brings joy to our residents. What You'll Need: ✔️ Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience. ✔️ Several years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen. ✔️ Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain). ✔️ A passion for food and a genuine desire to learn and take on more responsibility. ✔️ Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills. ✔️ Willingness to complete: Pre-employment medical NDIS Worker Screening Check Cook with Purpose If you are a skilled cook looking to develop your leadership abilities and make a meaningful difference through your culinary skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your culinary career with Opal HealthCare. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Healthcare & Medical More than 10,000 employees Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s largest aged care providers with over 20,000 dedicated team members caring for more than 12,000 residents in 142 Care Communities across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, and we are growing each year. We believe investing in our team is essential to providing quality care for our residents both now and in the future. There are many professional development opportunities for your healthcare career and we offer a range of career pathways through our six schools of education at the Opal HealthCare Academy. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s largest aged care providers with over 20,000 dedicated team members caring for more than 12,000 residents in 142 Care Communities across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, and we are growing each year. We believe investing in our team is essential to providing quality care for our residents both now and in the future. There are many professional development opportunities for your healthcare career and we offer a range of career pathways through our six schools of education at the Opal HealthCare Academy. To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr