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"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 talented and motivated Sous Chef to be a key support to our kitchen leadership and help create incredible dining experiences for our residents at Lakes Entrance Care Community.

What's on Offer:

? Location: Lakes Entrance Care Community

? Employment Type: Permanent part-time role available

? Roster: Starting at 2 shifts per week - Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00

? Remuneration: Hourly Rate + penalty rates & superannuation

➕ Additional Benefits: Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave

Why Choose Opal?

✅ 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:

Responsibilities or duties

• 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:

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• 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

Cook with Purpose

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.

• 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.

• Kitchen Operations
• Food Safety
• Commercial Cookery
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time-management

• 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).
• Willingness to complete: Pre-employment medical, Police check, NDIS Worker Screening Check