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

Nestled within 42 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in the leafy suburb of Ashmore, The Domain Country Club is a resort-style community that is home to 370+ independent living units and apartments. As a highly independent Cook, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment to prepare high-quality lunch and dinner meals for our residents. Following the set menus in place, you'll be hands-on with kitchen preparation and enjoy supporting residents' well-being.  If you have kitchen hand experience and thrive off working independently or in a small team, join us!

This is a permanent part-time position working every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10-6pm. Earn great weekend penalty rates!

Please note - interviews will be commencing early Jan 2025.

What we offer

• $28.15/hr + superannuation + award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances. Earn 1.75x penalty rates on the Sunday shift!
• 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 

You will

• Assist in the daily kitchen preparation of lunch and dinner meals following set menus 
• Follow OH&S procedures and follow kitchen cleaning procedures 
• 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 or Cook roles) 
• Food Safety Certificate OR Certificate III in Commerical Cookery (desirable)
• Two (2) COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)
• A friendly and warm persona with a passion for food and chatting with residents!
• Current Police check (required, but we can complete for you!)

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 10,000 residents across 60+ 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.