Demi Chef: Create Nutritious, Joyful Dining for Residents

Opal Healthcare; Freshwater; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time opportunities

Flexible shifts across a 7-day roster

Competitive hourly rates with penalty 

12% superannuation

Opal HealthCare Academy

Scholarships up to $15,000

Career progression opportunities

Team member discounts

Wellbeing programs & recognition

Referral bonus up to $5,000

Industry-leading systems & technology

Job summary

Opal HealthCare Narrabeen Glades Care Community is seeking a Demi Chef to join our hospitality team in Sydney's Northern Beaches region. You will deliver nutritious, delicious meals for residents, ensuring dietary requirements are met and food is prepared to high standards.

You will work with the Head Chef to maintain quality, safety and service, while embracing a team-oriented kitchen culture and supporting residents with meaningful dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
• Current Food Handling Certificate or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Genuine passion for food and creating positive dining experiences.
• Strong food preparation, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver nutritious meals, snacks and dining experiences for residents.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, quality and service.
• Support meal service delivery with kitchen schedules and standards.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and hospitality team.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Assist with stock rotation and minimisation of waste.
• Follow food safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Opal HealthCare Narrabeen Glades Care Community is seeking a Demi Chef to join our hospitality team in Sydney's Northern Beaches region. You will deliver nutritious, delicious meals for residents, ensuring dietary requirements are met and food is prepared to high standards.

You will work with the Head Chef to maintain quality, safety and service, while embracing a team-oriented kitchen culture and supporting residents with meaningful dining experiences.