At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook nutritious meals while supporting kitchen leadership.
- Company: Join Opal HealthCare, a leading aged care provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, scholarships, and paid parental leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery and cooking experience required.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
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 145 Care Communities and over 23,000 team members nationwide.
About the Role:
We're looking for a talented and motivated Demi Chef to be a key support to our kitchen leadership and help create incredible dining experiences for our residents at Coburg North Villa Care Community.
What's on Offer:
- Location: Coburg North Villa Care Community, Coburg
- Employment Type: Permanent full-time, part-time, or casual roles available
- Roster: Flexible shifts across a 7-day rotating roster
- Remuneration: Hourly rate + penalty rates & superannuation
- Additional Benefits: Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave
Why Choose Opal?
- Flexibility to suit your life— Choose from full-time, part-time, or casual hours across a 7-day roster
- Career development— Masterclasses, training, and a clear pathway to Sous Chef via our Opal HealthCare Academy
- Supportive team— Learn from experienced chefs in a values-led environment
- 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
What You'll Do:
- Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals that meet resident dietary needs and preferences.
- Support the Head and Sous Chefs in daily kitchen operations and food service.
- Help maintain the highest standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and compliance.
- Step up and lead sections of the kitchen, developing your supervisory skills.
- Contribute ideas to menus and help create a dining experience that brings joy to our residents.
What You'll Need:
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
- Several years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- A passion for food and a genuine desire to learn and take on more responsibility.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
- Willingness to complete: Pre-employment medical, Police check, NDIS Worker Screening Check.
If you are a skilled cook looking to develop your leadership abilities and make a meaningful difference through your culinary skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your culinary career with Opal HealthCare.
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