Roving Head Chef for Aged Care – Western Sydney

Opal Healthcare; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Roving role across sites

Annual Chef’s Masterclass

Career progression

Opal Healthcare Academy

Scholarships up to $15,000

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead culinary operations on a roving basis across Greater Sydney and the Central West. The role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with no late nights or weekends required.

You’ll bring a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Food Safety Supervisory Certification, and 5+ years’ Head Chef experience in aged care, hotels, or similar environments. Expect involvement in menu planning, quality control, and training across sites.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Food Safety Supervisory Certification
• 5+ years Head Chef experience in aged care, hotels, or similar environments
• Willingness to travel across Greater Sydney and the Central West

Responsibilities

• Create nutritious meals and dining experiences for residents across multiple sites.
• Oversee daily meal services and special events while maintaining food safety standards.
• Lead and educate kitchen teams across all Opal HealthCare sites during roving coverage.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisory Certification

Job description

Opal HealthCare is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead culinary operations on a roving basis across Greater Sydney and the Central West. The role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with no late nights or weekends required.

You’ll bring a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Food Safety Supervisory Certification, and 5+ years’ Head Chef experience in aged care, hotels, or similar environments. Expect involvement in menu planning, quality control, and training across sites.