Cook

Role overview

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 Newstead Residences is a luxury retirement living community located in the heart of Newstead, home to 190+ independent living apartments across 19 floors. As a highly motivated Cook working within our Hospitality team, you will enjoy working in a fast paced environment preparing high-quality morning tea, lunch and dinner services for residents living within our Apartment with Services. You'll be a great communicator, enjoy being hands-on with kitchen preparation and enjoy supporting residents' well-being. If you have a passion for seniors, preparing quality food and building relationships, this is a perfect opportunity for you. 

This is a full-time position working Monday 9.15-2.15pm and Thursday-Sunday 9.15am-6.30pm. Enjoy every Tuesday & Wednesday off and great weekend penalty rates!

What we offer

• $27.17/hr + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation
• No late nights or early starts and close to public transport options!
• 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

You will

• Working alongside a small team preparing restaurant-style meals according the prepared menus
• Assist our Food & Beverage staff during service times and engage with residents 
• Daily monitoring of food safety plans and following all Food Services procedures 
• Complete all cleaning and sanitising tasks in the kitchen
• Assist with other ad-hoc tasks as required

What you'll bring

• Experience in catering/kitchen/hospitality settings (e.g experience in food preparation, kitchen hand or cook roles) 
• 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 Brookfield Asset Management, 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 12,000 residents across 80+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1900 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.

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.