Sous Chef - Epping Grand Care Community

"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 142 Care Communities and over 20,000 team members nationwide.

Located in Sydney’s Northwest Epping Grand Care Community is part of a landmark 29 story development in conjunction with Levande Retirement Living, just moments away from Epping metro station. The latest addition to the Opal family will feature beautiful modern facilities, state of the art technology and equipment and an in-house café and a hair salon!

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 Epping Grand Care Community.

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  Location: Epping Grand Care Community, Epping
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  Remuneration: Attractive hourly rate + penalties & superannuation
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  Additional Benefits: Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave

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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$15,000 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:

• Pre‑employment medical
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

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.