Demi Chef: Lead Kitchen for Joyful Aged-Care Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates for weekends

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Referral bonuses for bringing a friend

Job summary

Opal HealthCare in Coffs Harbour Grange Care Community is seeking a Demi Chef to join a dedicated culinary team. You will prepare nutritious meals and support the Head and Sous Chefs while upholding high food-safety standards.

This full-time role includes weekend shifts on a rotating roster and opportunities for advancement through the Opal HealthCare Academy. The position requires a Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, several years of kitchen experience, and a Food Safety Supervisor

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
• Several years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Strong teamwork and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals to meet resident dietary needs.
• Support Head and Sous Chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Lead kitchen sections and develop supervisory skills.
• Contribute to menu ideas to enhance dining experience.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Leadership

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Opal HealthCare in Coffs Harbour Grange Care Community is seeking a Demi Chef to join a dedicated culinary team. You will prepare nutritious meals and support the Head and Sous Chefs while upholding high food-safety standards.

This full-time role includes weekend shifts on a rotating roster and opportunities for advancement through the Opal HealthCare Academy. The position requires a Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, several years of kitchen experience, and a Food Safety Supervisor