Job Opportunity: Community Focused Role
We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in a community focused role. As a Relief Cook/Community Manager, you will be based at one of our Gardens communities, with opportunities to support other sites across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by providing exceptional service and creating a sense of belonging within our community.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving meals for residents, ensuring quality, safety, and dietary needs are met. You will also maintain kitchen cleanliness and uphold food safety standards.
* Prepare and serve meals for residents, ensuring quality, safety, and dietary needs are met
* Maintain kitchen cleanliness and uphold food safety standards
* Support daily operations including site inspections, resident wellbeing, and emergency response
* Lead and coach team members
* Promote the community through events and resident engagement
* Ensure WHS compliance across kitchen and site operations
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Commercial cooking or chef experience, ideally in aged care, hospitality, or community settings
* Certifications like Food Safety Supervisor and First Aid, as well as a current driver's licence
* Confident managing food service operations and interacting with residents
* Physically capable of manual tasks including lifting, cleaning, and kitchen prep
* Empathetic, professional, and thrive in a community-focused environment
* Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage teams, give constructive feedback, and communicate effectively across all levels.
What We Offer
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and lifestyle, including:
* Staff discounts on Ingenia Holiday Parks, with savings that can go beyond 50%
* Employee referral, employee of the month, and employee of the year rewards
* Car allowance
* Flexible work schedules to suit your lifestyle
* Retailer discounts