Regional Head Chef - Lead Kitchens Across Care Communities

Opal Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional travel across Opal HealthCare

Permanent full-time employment

Attractive base salary + 12% superann

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Relief Head Chef (Regional Relief Chef) to lead kitchen operations across multiple care communities. You’ll deliver nutritious, culturally diverse meals and step into Head Chef duties as needed, ensuring quality, safety and resident joy.

You’ll manage stock and budgets, supervise kitchen teams, and support training. A Food Safety Supervisor Certification and at least five years as Head Chef are required, with opportunities for regional secondments and career

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Head Chef.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in hospitality or aged care.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals aligned with resident dietary needs.
• Lead kitchen teams and cover Head Chef duties as required.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards.
• Manage stock, ordering and kitchen budgets.
• Build connections with residents, families and staff.
• Assist with training and onboarding of kitchen staff.
• Contribute to seasonal menu planning and events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Staff supervision

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Relief Head Chef (Regional Relief Chef) to lead kitchen operations across multiple care communities. You’ll deliver nutritious, culturally diverse meals and step into Head Chef duties as needed, ensuring quality, safety and resident joy.

You’ll manage stock and budgets, supervise kitchen teams, and support training. A Food Safety Supervisor Certification and at least five years as Head Chef are required, with opportunities for regional secondments and career