Regional Head Chef - Western Sydney

A great step up for a culinary leader into a roving role supporting our chefs. Full time, Monday to Friday role with no late nights or weekends.

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

Opal Healthcare is Australia’s largest residential aged care provider, with 146 Care Communities and over 24,000 team members nationwide. Our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

At Opal HealthCare we are dedicated to our purpose to bring joy to those we care for. In joining Opal, 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
• 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!
• Employee Assistance Program – for when you need extra support
• Sector leading training, systems & innovation

About the role:

This is a hands‑on Chef role requiring travel across Greater Sydney and the Central West, providing Head Chef and Sous Chef coverage as needed. You’ll bring a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Food Safety Supervisory Certification, and 5+ years’ Head Chef experience in aged care, hotels, or similar environments. Focused on quality and impact, you’ll create nutritious meals, deliver standout dining experiences, and ensure full compliance with food safety standards while overseeing daily meal services and special events.

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