Demi Chef - Mornington Bay Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates weekends and holidays

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

$5,000 referral bonuses

Scholarships up to $15,000 for further

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Demi Chef for Mornington Bay Care Community to support kitchen leadership and create high-quality meals for residents. This role offers permanent full-time, part-time, or casual opportunities with a 7-day rotating roster and flexible shifts.

You will assist the Head and Sous Chefs, ensure food safety, and contribute to menu ideas, while pursuing growth through the Opal HealthCare Academy. Competitive hourly rates plus penalties and superannuation apply.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to obtain a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals meeting resident dietary needs.
• Support the Head and Sous Chefs in daily kitchen operations and food service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Lead kitchen sections and develop supervisory skills.
• Contribute ideas to menus to enhance dining experiences for residents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Demi Chef - Mornington Bay Care Community

Casual/Temporary, Full time, Part time, Permanent

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do." Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 149 Care Communities and over 20,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a talented and motivatedDemi Chef to be a key support to our kitchen leadership and help create incredible dining experiences for our residents at Mornington Bay Care Community.

What’s on Offer:

• Employment Type:Permanent full-time, part-time, or casual roles available
• Roster:Flexible shifts across a 7-day rotating roster
• Remuneration: Attractive Hourly Rate + penalty rates & superannuation
• Additional Benefits:Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave

Why Choose Opal?

• Flexibility to suit your life— Choose from full-time, part-time, or casual hours across a 7-day roster
• Career development— Masterclasses, training, and a clear pathway to Sous Chef via our Opal HealthCare Academy
• Supportive team— Learn from experienced chefs in a values-led environment
• Study support— Scholarships up to$15,000for further education
• Paid parental leave— Industry-leading policy
• $5,000 referral bonusesfor bringing a friend onboard

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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

Cook with Purpose

If you are a skilled cook looking to develop your leadership abilities and make a meaningful difference through your culinary skills, we would love to hear from you.