Head Chef at Opal Healthcare

Logan City, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Kitchen Leadership, Menu Design, Food Safety, Kitchen Hygiene, Budget Management, Stock Control, Culinary Excellence, Financial Management, Communication, Mentoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do." Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 146 Care Communities and over 23,000 team members nationwide. About the Role: We're looking for a passionate and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen, design incredible menus, and deliver an outstanding dining experience for our residents at Berrinba Greens Care Community. What's on Offer: 📍 Location: Berrinba Greens Care Community, Browns Plains 💼 Employment Type: Permanent full-time, Monday - Friday 💰 Remuneration: Attractive hourly rate ➕ Additional Benefits: 12% superannuation & paid parental leave Why Choose Opal? ✅ True work-life balance — Lead a day-time kitchen with a Monday to Friday roster ✅ Career development — Masterclasses, networking, and leadership pathways via our Opal HealthCare Academy ✅ Creative freedom — Design seasonal menus and create memorable dining experiences ✅ Study support — Scholarships up to $15,000 for further education ✅ Paid parental leave — Industry-leading policy ✅ $5,000 referral bonuses for bringing a friend onboard ✅ Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates What You'll Do: ✔️ Lead, mentor, and inspire our kitchen team to deliver nutritious and delicious meals every day. ✔️ Design creative, seasonal menus that cater to the diverse needs and preferences of our residents. ✔️ Maintain the highest standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and compliance. ✔️ Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and ordering efficiently. ✔️ Create a dining experience that brings joy and enhances our residents' quality of life. What You'll Need: ✔️ Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification. ✔️ Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a leadership role. ✔️ Food Safety Supervisor Certificate. ✔️ A passion for culinary excellence and a genuine desire to make a difference in aged care. ✔️ Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills. ✔️ Willingness to complete: Pre-employment medical Police check NDIS Worker Screening Check Lead with Flavour If you are a leader who believes in the power of food to bring joy and nurture community, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to lead our culinary team with Opal HealthCare.

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Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver nutritious, seasonal meals for residents while maintaining high food safety standards. Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and ordering to enhance the overall dining experience.