Demi Chef – Aged Care Kitchen, Part-Time, Growth Path

Opal Healthcare; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Scholarship opportunities

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Career progression

Job summary

Opal Healthcare's Lidcombe Place Care Community in Sydney's west is seeking a Demi Chef to support the Head Chef with day‑to‑day kitchen operations, food preparation and meal service for residents. The permanent part‑time role is Saturdays and Sundays, 9am–5pm, with a base rate of 31.36–33.05 AUD per hour plus penalties and 12% super.

There are strong mentoring, scholarship options up to $15,000, and clear pathways to career progression.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Experience in a commercial kitchen; aged care, healthcare or large-scale catering is highly regarded.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes and dietary requirements with care and attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe handling practices.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain required checks including National Police Check and pre-employment clearances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious meals for residents in line with menus and dietary needs.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations, including preparation, service and cleaning tasks.
• Assist with texture-modified meals and special diets as directed.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene and infection control.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience that supports resident choice and wellbeing.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Opal Healthcare's Lidcombe Place Care Community in Sydney's west is seeking a Demi Chef to support the Head Chef with day‑to‑day kitchen operations, food preparation and meal service for residents. The permanent part‑time role is Saturdays and Sundays, 9am–5pm, with a base rate of 31.36–33.05 AUD per hour plus penalties and 12% super.

There are strong mentoring, scholarship options up to $15,000, and clear pathways to career progression.