Cook

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  C ompassion,  A ccountability,  R espect and  E xcellence reflect that  CARE  is at the heart of everything we do.
 
At Opal, we strive to deliver an outstanding resident food experience every day. Our dedicated team of chefs lovingly prepare a range of meals and snacks fresh from the kitchen every day. Our food services team are devoted to creating enjoyable food experiences for all residents, particularly as their dietary requirements and preferences change. 

You will be responsible for:

Located in Birtinya

Contribute to the creation of the seasonal menu.

Create nutritious meals and snacks in line with the food services program.

Deliver food services in line with food safety program.

Create enjoyable food experiences for customers.

Creating hero moments for our customers.

  Our ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

Passion for food

Previous experience in aged care is highly desirable

Talented kitchen and service leadership

Desire to grow and develop

Cert. III in Commercial Cooking or trade qualification

Current Food Handling Certificate or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

  Benefits:

Full time hours available

Opportunity to work with a group of experienced chefs who share a passion for food and creating food experiences that delight

Opportunity to grow as a chef

A customer centric work environment

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Work/life balance

All applicants must be willing to obtain a police clearance via Opal’s police check system and undergo a pre-employment medical. You may also be required to attend a drug screen and complete psychometric testing. 

You must also be willing to obtain a personal NDISWC through your state government provider prior to commencing employment with us.

Please note: current COVID-19 & flu vaccinations will also be required for you to work in our homes.