Demi Chef - Bankstown Terrace Care Community

Opal Healthcare; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates on weekends

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Demi Chef for Bankstown Terrace Care Community in Bankstown, NSW. The role involves supporting kitchen leadership, preparing meals, and ensuring food safety, with a 7-day roster and weekend penalty rates.

Permanent full-time with opportunities for career development through the Opal HealthCare Academy and study support. Salary is paid hourly with superannuation and parental leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork, communication and time-management skills.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment medical and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs.
• Support Head/Sous Chefs in daily kitchen operations and food service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Lead sections of the kitchen and develop supervisory skills.
• Contribute ideas to menus to enhance resident dining experiences.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Demi Chef - Bankstown Terrace Care Community

Bankstown Terrace Care Community, 14-20 Eldridge Street, Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia

Posted Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 2:00 pm

\"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 Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 148 Care Communities and over 24,000 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 Bankstown Terrace Care Community.

What's on Offer:

• Location: Bankstown Terrace Care Community, BANKSTOWN
• Employment Type: Permanent full-time only
• Roster: Wednesday to Friday 6am-2pm + Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
• 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$15,000for further education
• Paid parental leave— Industry-leading policy
• $5,000 referral bonusesfor 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.

Job details

Job family Catering

Pay type Hourly

Bankstown Terrace Care Community, 14-20 Eldridge Street, Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia