Cook

We are actively seeking a Cook on a XXX-time basis, delivering high-quality meals and service to our residents at Aveo XXX, in XXX

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

The Opportunity

As a highly motivated Cook working with our team at XXXX, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment to prepare and deliver high-quality meals to our residents. You'll be a great communicator, enjoy being hands-on with kitchen preparation and enjoy supporting residents' well-being. The residents are the heart of everything we do and the reason we come to work every day, their happiness is key to a successful overall operation and we are looking for someone who values this as much as we do.

This is a permanent part-time position working XXXX / This is a casual role, helping our team on an ad-hoc basis with covering leave or when we need an extra pair of hands

What we offer

• $*** including casual loading (remove if not casual) + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation
• INSERT SHIFT BENEFITS E.G NO WEEKENDS ETC - Great Work/Life Balance
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career progression (e.g Certificate III in Commercial Cookery to develop into a qualified Chef)
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community
• The opportunity to pick up shifts at neighbouring communities (REMOVE IF REGIONAL)

Your Impact

• Provide restaurant-style kitchen and dining service
• Assist in the daily kitchen preparation and serving of meals
• Ensuring daily quality meal service to residents and visitors of the surrounding Aveo Community
• Daily monitoring of food safety plans and following all Food Services procedures

What you'll bring

• Knowledge and/or experience in catering/kitchen/hospitality settings (e.g experience in food preparation)
• Food Safety Certificate OR Certificate III in Commerical Cookery (desirable)
• A friendly and warm persona with a passion for food and chatting with residents
• Current Police check (required, but we can complete for you)
• Minimum of two (2) COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

What's next?

Apply now and take to first step in Bringing your Passion to life We are ready to welcome you.

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

The Opportunity

Albany Creek Retirement Village is a well-established community set on 11 hectares of beautifully maintained gardens and greenery that surrounds its villas. With an on-site restaurant and dining room, we have an opportunity for a full-time Cook to join our close-knit kitchen team, to prepare high-quality daily meals for residents. You'll be a great communicator, enjoy being hands-on with 1-2 others in the kitchen at a time and building relationships with residents. If you have experience as a Kitchenhand, Chef, Cook or a passion for food, come and join our team

This is a permanent full-time position working: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9-5pm, Friday 12-7pm and Saturday 9-7pm. Shift times may adjust slightly.

What we offer

• $28.62/hr + superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances. Earn afternoon penalties for the Friday shift and 1.5x Saturday penalty rates.
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

Your Impact

• Assist in the daily kitchen preparation and serving of meals (chopping, peeling, cooking and plating etc.)
• Work in a small team to deliver a gold standard of restaurant-quality meals
• Ensure food safety compliance and kitchen cleanliness by following all procedures
• Build resident satisfaction by engaging with residents, building relationships and taking feedback

What you'll bring

• Knowledge and/or experience as a Cook, Chef, Kitchenhand or similar
• Food Safety Certificate (desirable, not essential)
• A friendly and warm persona with a passion for food and chatting with residents
• Current Police check (required, but we can complete for you)
• Minimum of two (2) COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

What's next?

Apply now and take to first step in Bringing your Passion to life We are ready to welcome you.