Head Chef - Kew Grove Care Community

Opal Aged Care; Kew; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday to Friday roster

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Visa sponsorship

Competitive salary

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a passionate Head Chef for Kew Grove Care Community in Kew, Victoria. You will lead the kitchen, design menus, and deliver an outstanding dining experience for residents.

Join a team that values compassionate care and culinary excellence, with a Monday to Friday roster, 12% superannuation, paid parental leave, and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery required.
• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef in leadership role.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate required.
• Passion for culinary excellence and aged care.
• Strong leadership, communication and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire kitchen team to deliver nutritious meals daily.
• Design seasonal menus catering to residents' needs.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Food safety

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Kew Grove Care Community, 235 Waverley Road, Kew, Victoria, Australia

Posted Sunday 26 July 2026 at 2:00 pm

"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 145 Care Communities and over 23,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role:

We're looking for a passionate and creativeHead Chef to lead our kitchen, design incredible menus, and deliver an outstanding dining experience for our residents at Kew Grove Care Community.

What's on Offer:

• Location: Kew GroveCare Community, Kew
• Employment Type: Permanent full-time
• Remuneration: Attractive salary package + superannuation
• Additional Benefits: Monday to Friday roster, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave

Why Choose Opal?

• True work-life balance— Lead a day-time kitchen with a Monday to Friday roster
  
• Career development— Masterclasses, networking, and leadership pathways via our Opal HealthCare Academy
• Creative freedom— Design seasonal menus and create memorable dining experiences
  
• Study support— Scholarships up to$15,000for further education
  
• Paid parental leave— Industry-leading policy
  
• $5,000 referral bonusesfor bringing a friend onboard
  
• Visa sponsorshipavailable for eligible candidates

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire our kitchen team to deliver nutritious and delicious meals every day.
• Design creative, seasonal menus that cater to the diverse needs and preferences of our residents.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and compliance.
• Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and ordering efficiently.
• Create a dining experience that brings joy and enhances our residents' quality of life.

What You'll Need:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a leadership role.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• A passion for culinary excellence and a genuine desire to make a difference in aged care
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills.
• Willingness to complete:
  • Pre-employment medical
  • Police check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check

Lead with Flavour

If you are a leader who believes in the power of food to bring joy and nurture community, we would love to hear from you.

Kew Grove Care Community, 235 Waverley Road, Kew, Victoria, Australia