Chef

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 The Carriage House is an à la carte restaurant located within The Clayfield Retirement Village and we are looking to expand our team to assist with covering shifts and helping out where needed. Working closely with the Chef Manager, you'll work in a small team to prepare high-quality meals for residents & restaurant patrons. As a hands‑on and well‑rounded Chef , you'll have experience in volume catering with high standards of meal presentation. 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 casual position to assist with restaurant operations, bookings or functions Availability on Wednesday evenings, Friday's and Sunday's are preferred. Availability will be asked on application. What we offer $39.44/hour including 25% casual loading + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation No early starts or very late nights A great place to start or further your hospitality career The opportunity to pick up shifts at neighbouring communities (Newstead or Albany Creek) The opportunity to cross‑train into other roles, boosting your current skill set. Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a role that offers genuine job satisfaction You will: Prepare, cook, present and deliver meals with high attention to detail to restaurant guests Monitor food safety plans and ensure the kitchen is adhering to all OH&S standards Manage stock – assist with ordering, stock rotation and 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 Cook or Chef positions in a catering/kitchen/hospitality setting (e.g. experience in RSLs, Bistros, cafes or restaurants) Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (required) A friendly and warm persona with a passion for food and great teamwork 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 1300 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 the first step in Bringing your Passion to life We are ready to welcome you. Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Temporary Job function General Business and Customer Service Industries Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Hotels and Motels #J-18808-Ljbffr