Lead Sous Chef — Create Joyful Resident Dining

Opal Aged Care; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning through Opal HealthC​

Opal HealthCare Academy

Scholarships up to $15,000 for further

Up to $5,000 referral bonus

12% superannuation with base salary

Industry-leading systems and tech

Wellbeing programs

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Kardinia Parkside Care Community invites a passionate Sous Chef to join our hospitality team in Geelong. You will work closely with the Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, prepare nutritious meals and ensure a positive dining experience for residents daily.

You will contribute to menu planning, staff leadership in the Head Chef's absence, and uphold food safety and workplace safety standards while supporting catering for events and special occasions.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.
• Strong culinary, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and support kitchen staff.
• Understanding of food safety and workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals meeting resident preferences and dietary needs.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations and catering services.
• Assist with menu planning, meal presentation and special dining events.
• Lead and support kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain food safety, infection control and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimizing waste.
• Support catering for events and celebrations.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Kardinia Parkside Care Community invites a passionate Sous Chef to join our hospitality team in Geelong. You will work closely with the Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, prepare nutritious meals and ensure a positive dining experience for residents daily.

You will contribute to menu planning, staff leadership in the Head Chef's absence, and uphold food safety and workplace safety standards while supporting catering for events and special occasions.