Demi Chef - Lead Kitchen Support and Career Growth

Opal Aged Care; Kilmore; On-site; AUD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates for weekends and public

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Scholarships up to $15,000 for further

$5,000 referral bonuses

Job summary

Opal HealthCare Kilmore is seeking a talented Demi Chef to support kitchen leadership and create exceptional dining experiences for residents at Kilmore Grove Care Community.

You will prepare nutritious meals, assist the Head and Sous Chefs, uphold food safety and teamwork, and pursue a pathway to Sous Chef through the Opal HealthCare Academy with study support and growth opportunities.

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).
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Leadership potential

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Opal HealthCare Kilmore is seeking a talented Demi Chef to support kitchen leadership and create exceptional dining experiences for residents at Kilmore Grove Care Community.

You will prepare nutritious meals, assist the Head and Sous Chefs, uphold food safety and teamwork, and pursue a pathway to Sous Chef through the Opal HealthCare Academy with study support and growth opportunities.