Weekend Cook/Chef

1 day ago


Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia Aveo Full time $42,000 - $54,000 per year

The Opportunity

Concierge Balwyn Retirement Living is a welcoming community superbly positioned in one of Melbourne's most liveable and leafy suburbs - Balwyn. As our Weekend Chef, you'll prepare, cook and present meals for our daily dining room residents. As a hands-on Chef, you'll have experience in volume catering with high standards of meal presentation. If you enjoy working autonomously, this is a great opportunity. This is a Part-time position working only Weekends (Sat-Sun): from 10:30 am - 6:30 pm. Earn up to $52.40/hr on Sundays due to penalty rates

What we offer

  • $29.94/hr + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation.
  • No late nights, no early starts and no weekends
  • A great place to further your hospitality career in a growing industry
  • 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

You will:

  • Ensure quality meal services to residents and any visitors to the restaurant
  • Prepare, cook, present and deliver meals according to recipes with high attention to detail
  • Monitor food safety plans and ensure the kitchen is adhering to all OH&S standards
  • Manage stock - assist with ordering, stock rotation, stocktake etc.
  • Manage the cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen equipment
  • Work with fellow Food & Beverage or Cook/Chef staff to ensure smooth operations

What you'll bring

  • Experience in catering/kitchen/hospitality settings (e.g experience in food preparation or Chef roles)
  • Certificate III in Commerical Cookery (required)
  • Current Police check (required, but we can complete for you)
  • Two (2) COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)

Who we areAs 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.


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