Head Chef - Lead Restaurant-Quality Dining for Residents

Opal Healthcare; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Flexible public holiday options

Opal HealthCare Academy

Scholarships up to $15,000 for further

Career progression opportunities

$5,000 referral bonus

Job summary

Opal HealthCare's Tweed Valley Care Community in Queensland is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary team and deliver nutritious, restaurant-quality meals that bring comfort, enjoyment and connection to residents.

This role combines leadership with hands-on cooking, menu creation, staff coaching and ensuring food safety and dietary requirements are met. You will partner with care teams to enhance resident wellbeing and dining experiences every day.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience heading kitchen or hospitality teams.
• Strong food safety knowledge and WHS compliance.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time management.
• Ability to plan nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.
• Pre-employment medical, Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the catering team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Plan and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that meet resident preferences and dietary requirements.
• Create seasonal menus and contribute to engaging food experiences for residents.
• Coach and develop kitchen team members through mentoring and on-the-job training.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, infection control, and workplace safety requirements.
• Manage ordering, stock control, and catering budgets to minimise waste and maximise value.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families to understand their dining preferences.
• Drive continuous improvement across hospitality services and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Culinary Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Education

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Job description

Opal HealthCare's Tweed Valley Care Community in Queensland is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary team and deliver nutritious, restaurant-quality meals that bring comfort, enjoyment and connection to residents.

This role combines leadership with hands-on cooking, menu creation, staff coaching and ensuring food safety and dietary requirements are met. You will partner with care teams to enhance resident wellbeing and dining experiences every day.