Food Preparation Specialist for Aged Care Community

2 weeks ago


Croydon, Australia Aveo Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Food Preparation Specialist to join our team at Cherry Tree Grove Retirement Living, part of Aveo.



Company Overview

Aveo is a leading provider of retirement living solutions, with over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality services to seniors. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that enables our residents to live their best lives.



Compensation Package

The successful candidate will receive a competitive hourly rate of $27.17, plus casual loading and relevant aged care award entitlements, including weekend penalty rates, overtime, and allowances, as well as superannuation.



About the Position

This is a casual role working across Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. As a Food Preparation Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring quality meal services to residents and visitors, preparing, cooking, presenting, and delivering meals with high attention to detail.


You will also be required to monitor food safety plans, ensure the kitchen adheres to all OH&S standards, manage stock, assist with ordering, stock rotation, and stocktake, and maintain kitchen equipment.


In addition, you will work collaboratively with fellow Food & Beverage or Cook/Chef staff to ensure smooth operations and contribute to maintaining a positive rapport with customers.



Requirements and Qualifications

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (required)
  • Experience in catering/kitchen/hospitality settings (e.g., experience in food preparation or Chef roles)
  • A friendly and warm personality with a passion for food and great teamwork
  • Current Police check (required)
  • Minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (required)


What We Offer

As a Food Preparation Specialist with Aveo, you will have opportunities for career development, cross-training into other roles, and furthering your hospitality career.


Our company values kindness, care, and respect, and we strive to create a workplace where our employees feel comfortable being themselves and valued for their contributions.




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