At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do. 

This is a full-time position covering NSW Central, ideal for candidates who enjoy traveling! A great opportunity to apply your skills and to see all of NSW Centrals care communities! 

We work to provide opportunities for a rewarding and meaningful career. In joining Opal HealthCare, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Work/life balance – this role is rostered full time on weekdays from 9am-5pm
• Roving role with variety – cover multiple sites with opportunities to grow and educate teams! Reimbursement for kilometres travelled (dependant on the distance)
• Up to $79k base + Penalty Rates + Super
• Access to our Annual Chef’s Masterclass – meet with your peers and share your knowledge!
• Career Progression and Development Pathways – internal leadership courses, as pathways to leadership and management roles across all of Opal
• Ongoing growth and learning – gain access to the Opal Healthcare Academy
• Opal Scholarships for further study – you could be offered a package valued at up to $15,000 over a period of 3 years to elevate your career
• Employee Referral Program – earn bonuses for inviting your friends to work
• 100 locations across Australia – if you need to relocate or wish to transfer between Care Communities for career progression, we can support you

482 visa sponsorship is available to applicants who have the right qualifications and experience as a Head Chef in Australia or overseas

Role responsibilities and requirements:

• Relief Head Chef role supporting the state of Sydney and wider NSW.
• Travel required.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• 3 years' experience as a head chef
• Food Safety Supervisory Certification
• Covering annual leave relief for our Head Chefs in NSW region (Western Sydney, Northern Beaches, some regional areas)
• Create your seasonal menu in consultation with residents
• Create nutritious meals and snacks in line with the food services program
• Ensure detailed compliance with the food safety program

Please note all applicants must be willing to complete a pre-employment medical, police clearance and NDIS worker’s clearance.