Head Chef - Tweed Valley Care Community

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

\"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 C.A.R.E is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia's leading private aged care providers, with over 149 Care Communities, caring for more than 14,000 residents and supporting over 23,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role

Lead with passion. Create memorable dining experiences. Make a real difference every day.

At Tweed Valley Care Community, great food is at the heart of resident wellbeing. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team, delivering nutritious, restaurant-quality meals that bring comfort, enjoyment, and connection to our residents.

This is an opportunity to combine your leadership and culinary expertise in a rewarding role where every meal you create has a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• 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

Benefits & Rewards

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Competitive salary package plus 12% superannuation
• Paid parental leave and flexible public holiday options
• Ongoing learning and development through the Opal HealthCare Academy
• Scholarships of up to $15,000 for further study
• State and national career progression opportunities
• Team Member discounts, wellbeing programs and recognition initiatives
• $5,000 referral bonus for eligible referrals
• Industry-leading systems, technology and innovation
• Supportive leadership team and rewarding career pathways

What You'll Bring

• Food Safety Supervisor certification
• Previous experience leading kitchen or hospitality teams
• Passion for delivering outstanding food and customer experiences
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills
• Sound understanding of food safety, WHS, and kitchen compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to complete:
• Pre-employment medical
• Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Make a Meaningful Move

Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to create memorable dining experiences for residents every day.