Cook

The Business

When you choose a career with Keyton, you are joining one of Australia's leading owners and operators of retirement living communities. You will be empowered to lead with heart in everything that you do.

Keyton is a place where we prioritise wellbeing, value kindness and respect everyone's story. It is a place where you can proudly bring your full self to work every day. Where you can put ambition into action, and focus on making a difference to people's lives.

The Role

Abervale Retirement Village, located in Grovedale, is currently seeking an enthusiastic, committed and reliable Cook on a permanent Part-Time Basis.

Reporting the Head Chef, your duties will include:

You will be trained in and tasked with providing quality food service to our residents and assisting with the day-to-day kitchen operations & events of the village.

• Food preparation and cooking according to set menu for the day
• Cleaning and upkeep of work station to food safety standards
• Work with the Kitchen Assistant to serve meals to residents (approx. 25 servings per day)
• Work with Kitchen Assistant to clean up after dining service

Your Background

• Experience in a Café or Restaurant food operations.
• Have relevant cooking experience or a cert 4 in hospitality or commercial cookery
• Be able to multitask and work unsupervised.
• Have a strong customer-service focus

Shifts

• Permanent Part-Time – 5 days per fortnight
• Friday (10:30AM-6:30PM)
• Sunday (10:30AM-6:30PM)
• Every second Saturday (10:30AM-6:30PM)
• Some extra hours may be required occasionally

Keyton Perks:

• Competitive hourly rate + Weekend loading
• Discounted gym membership – Fitness Passport
• 1 minute walk to North Brighton Train station
• Staff parking onsite
• Training and working with a supportive and fun team
• Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Employer referral program
• Annual vaccinations and skin checks
• Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access

What do we do?

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive not only for our customers but importantly for our employees.

We do this through creating safe, secure, and connected independent living communities where residents have the choice and opportunity to pursue active and social lifestyles, close to essential amenities and services.

We are passionate about what we do - and we are always leading with heart.

It's time to unlock your future with Keyton.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.