Demi Chef - Lidcombe Place Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Scholarships up to $15,000

Career development

Supportive team

Leadership pathways

Job summary

Opal HealthCare's Lidcombe Place Care Community in Lidcombe, NSW, is seeking a Demi Chef to support the Head Chef and catering team in day-to-day kitchen operations, meal preparation and service for a 60-bed facility. The role emphasizes dietary needs, texture-modified meals and strict food safety standards.

This permanent part-time position offers a weekend roster (Sat/Sun) from 9am to 5pm with a base rate of $31.36-$33.05 per hour, plus penalties for weekends/public holidays and 12%

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen; aged care or healthcare catering is highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe handling.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes and dietary requirements with care.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain required checks, including National Police Check and pre-employment clearances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious meals for residents in line with menus and dietary needs.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations, including preparation, service and cleaning tasks.
• Assist with texture-modified meals and allergy requirements as directed.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience that promotes resident wellbeing.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Demi Chef - Lidcombe Place Care Community

Lidcombe Place Care Community, 21 Mary Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia

Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia

Nestled within the vibrant and culturally diverse suburb of Lidcombe in Sydney's west, our warm and close-knit Care Community is conveniently located close to local shops, restaurants, cafés and transport links. Reflecting the rich multicultural fabric of the local area, our 60-bed care community offers a familiar, welcoming environment where we take the time to understand our residents’ diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About the Role

• $31.36 - $33.05 base rate (DOE) + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent Part-Time opportunity
• Saturday & Sunday roster
• 9am – 5pm

As a Demi Chef, you will support the Head Chef and broader catering team with day-to-day kitchen operations, food preparation and meal service. You will help ensure meals are prepared to a high standard, meet dietary and texture-modified requirements, and are delivered in line with food safety and hygiene standards.

What We Offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - Masterclasses, training, and a clear pathway to Sous Chef, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• A supportive, values-led team environment.
• Meaningful work where your skills make a daily difference to residents.
• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
• Structured kitchen operations and a focus on quality, safety and resident experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious meals for residents in line with menus, dietary needs and individual preferences.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations, including preparation, service and cleaning tasks.
• Assist with texture-modified meals, special diets and allergy requirements as directed.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene and infection control.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience that promotes resident choice, dignity and wellbeing.

About You

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen; aged care, healthcare or large-scale catering experience is highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to follow menus, recipes and dietary requirements with care and attention to detail.
• A passion for food and a genuine desire to learn and take on more responsibility.
• Strong teamwork, communication and time-management skills.
• A genuine passion for providing quality food and service to older people.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain required checks, including a National Police Check and any relevant pre-employment clearances.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Job details

Job family Catering

Pay type Hourly

Employment indicator Opal HealthCare (NSW) Enterprise Agreement 2023

Lidcombe Place Care Community, 21 Mary Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia,