Lead Sous Chef - Daytime Aged Care Kitchen

Opal Healthcare; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates weekends/public holidays

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Refer-a-friend bonus $5,000

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is hiring a part-time Sous Chef at Dubbo Homestead Care Community. You will support the Head Chef, lead a kitchen team, and prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents.

This role offers penalty rates on weekends/public holidays and 12% superannuation, with opportunities for professional development through the Opal HealthCare Academy. Join a values-led environment focused on care excellence, work-life balance, and career growth while delivering a joyful dining experience for

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
• Experience as a Chef with supervisory or leadership exposure.
• Pre-employment requirements may apply (medical checks etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team and daily operations.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals that meet resident dietary needs.
• Maintain food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Contribute to delivering a dining experience that brings joy to residents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Leadership (supervisory exposure)

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Opal HealthCare is hiring a part-time Sous Chef at Dubbo Homestead Care Community. You will support the Head Chef, lead a kitchen team, and prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents.

This role offers penalty rates on weekends/public holidays and 12% superannuation, with opportunities for professional development through the Opal HealthCare Academy. Join a values-led environment focused on care excellence, work-life balance, and career growth while delivering a joyful dining experience for