Regional Relief Chef: Lead Across Care Kitchens

Opal Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Scholarships up to $15,000

Referral bonuses $5,000

National secondment opportunities

Opal HealthCare Academy

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking an experienced Regional Relief Chef to support multiple care communities across Northern Sydney, providing Head Chef and Sous Chef coverage as needed. This role requires travel across assigned Opal HealthCare regions and a hands-on leadership approach in the kitchen.

You will bring a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Food Safety Supervisory Certification, and 5+ years of Head Chef experience in aged care, hotels, or similar environments.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in kitchens, preferably aged care or hospitality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and WHS standards.
• Ability to manage stock, ordering, and budgets within procurement guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals aligned with resident dietary needs and cultural preferences.
• Create meaningful dining experiences to support resident wellbeing.
• Lead kitchen and hospitality teams when covering Head Chef or Sous Chef duties.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and WHS compliance, and manage stock and budgets.
• Build connections with residents, families, and staff; support training and coaching of kitchen staff.
• Contribute to seasonal menus and community events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisory Certification

Job description

Opal HealthCare is seeking an experienced Regional Relief Chef to support multiple care communities across Northern Sydney, providing Head Chef and Sous Chef coverage as needed. This role requires travel across assigned Opal HealthCare regions and a hands-on leadership approach in the kitchen.

You will bring a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Food Safety Supervisory Certification, and 5+ years of Head Chef experience in aged care, hotels, or similar environments.