Demi Chef: Lead Kitchen & Create Joyful Dining

Opal Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Referral bonus $5,000

Flexible shifts

Scholarships up to $15,000

Opal HealthCare Academy

Job summary

Opal HealthCare in Sydney's Toongabbie community is seeking a Demi Chef to support kitchen leadership and create delicious dining experiences for residents.

You will prepare nutritious meals, assist Head and Sous Chefs, uphold food safety, lead sections, and contribute to menu development. A Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery and relevant kitchen experience are required, with a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Passion for food and willingness to take on more responsibility.
• Strong teamwork, communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, high‑quality meals meeting resident dietary needs.
• Support Head and 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 residents' dining experiences.

Skills

Cooking in commercial kitchen

Teamwork

Communication

Time-management

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Opal HealthCare in Sydney's Toongabbie community is seeking a Demi Chef to support kitchen leadership and create delicious dining experiences for residents.

You will prepare nutritious meals, assist Head and Sous Chefs, uphold food safety, lead sections, and contribute to menu development. A Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery and relevant kitchen experience are required, with a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate preferred.