Sous Chef - Avondale Heights Care Community

Posted Monday 12 January 2026 at 1:00 pm

"At Opal Health Care, 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 Health Care is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 143 Care Communities and over 20,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role:

We're looking for a dedicated and skilledSous Chef to be second-in-command in our kitchen, supporting our Head Chef in delivering an outstanding dining experience for our residents at Avondale Heights Care Community.

What's on Offer:

• 💰 Remuneration: Attractive hourly rate + penalties & superannuation
• ➕ Additional Benefits: Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave

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 Health Care Academy
✅ Supportive team— Learn from an experienced Head Chef in a values-led environment
✅ Study support— Scholarships up to$15,000for further education
✅ Paid parental leave— Industry-leading policy
✅ $5,000 referral bonusesfor bringing a friend onboard

What You'll Do:

✔️ 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.

What You'll Need:

✔️ 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:

• Pre-employment medical
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Support with Skill

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 Health Care.