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356 Blunder Rd, Durack QLD 4077, Australia Req #348
Friday, 6 June 2025
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
Forest Grove Retirement Living, located in Durack, is a large retirement village with 700+ residents and 34 hectares of greenery. As a highly motivated Cook/Kitchenhand working with our team, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment to prepare pre-planned daily meal services for our residents. If you have experience as a Cook, Chef, Kitchenhand or enjoy spending time in a kitchen, come and join us
This is a permanent full-time position working: Monday 9.30-6pm, Tuesday 9.30-6.30pm, Friday 10-6.30pm and Saturday & Sunday 9.30-6pm. Enjoy 1.5x penalty rates on a Saturday and 1.75x penalty rates on a Sunday.
What We Offer
* $30.68/hr + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation (Earn up to $53.69/hr on a Sunday).
* Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
* Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
* 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
* Prepare and cook daily meal services (e.g chopping vegetables, preparing salads, cook ingredients etc.)
* Monitor food safety plans and ensure the kitchen is adhering to all OH&S standards
* Manage the maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment
* Work with fellow Food & Beverage or Cook/Chef staff to ensure smooth operations
* Monitor inventory levels and ensure food supplies are well-stocked, and rotated properly.
What You'll Bring
* Experience in Cook, Chef, Kitchen Hand or restaurant settings
* 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 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 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.
Other Details
* Pay type Hourly
* Employment indicator Full-Time
* Hiring rate $30.68
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