"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.
We're looking for a dedicated and skilled Sous Chef to be second-in-command in our kitchen, supporting our Head Chef in delivering an outstanding dining experience for our residents at Coburg North Villa Care Community.
Why Choose Opal?
Work-life balance — Work in a day-time kitchen with a flexible roster
Career development — Masterclasses, training, and growth opportunities via our Opal HealthCare Academy
Supportive team — Learn from an experienced Head Chef 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
Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team and managing daily operations.
Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals that meet resident dietary needs and preferences.
Help maintain the highest standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and compliance.
Step up and lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
Contribute to creating a dining experience that brings joy to our residents.
Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
Experience as a Chef, with some supervisory or leadership exposure.
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
A passion for food and a genuine desire to make a difference in aged care.
Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
Willingness to complete:
If you are a talented chef looking to take the next step in your career under supportive leadership, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to grow your culinary career with Opal HealthCare.
Opal HealthCare has 149 Care Communities across Australia, offering residential aged care with services for respite, dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation. We have 24/7 nurse care and the hospitality of home-cooked meals in every one of our Care Communities.
We understand that thinking about or deciding on aged care is never easy. It can trigger all kinds of emotions, like fear, anxiety, guilt, loss or even relief.
For us, aged care is about empathy and understanding and delivering the best possible quality of life. All provided by some of the most experienced and caring people you’ll ever meet.
We encourage our residents to live a life of meaning and purpose – that’s why understanding the big and the little details about how you like to live each day is important to us – so that we can help you feel at home, have the right support and live your best life in our care.
This is the future of aged care in Australia
