Relief Cook / Community Manager - Geelong (St Albans) Gardens
Geelong VIC, Australia
Posted Monday 18 May 2026 at 2:00 pm
Be Part of Something Bigger at Ingenia!
At Ingenia, we're not just building communities, we're creating places where people truly belong. From unforgettable holidays to vibrant rental living and affordable housing, we're all about making life better, brighter, and more connected.
We're a passionate bunch who care deeply, work boldly, and support each other every step of the way to create moments that matter. If you're ready to work in a place that values your ideas and celebrates your wins, we'd love to welcome you to the team.
Join the welcoming team at Ingenia Gardens Geelong, a relaxed and well-connected community offering a supportive environment just minutes from the heart of Geelong.
We're on the lookout for a Casual Relief Cook/ Community Manager to join our team at our Geelong (St Albans)Gardens site.
Reporting to the Area Manage r, you'll play a key role in the smooth running of daily community and kitchen operations, helping us deliver exceptional experiences for our residents and having fun while doing it.
Why You'll Love Life at Ingenia
We believe work should be rewarding, flexible, and full of perks:
* 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
* Flexible work schedules to suit your lifestyle
In this Role, You'll
* Oversee daily community operations, ensuring high standards across cleaning, gardens, facilities and resident services.
* Manage tenancy processes, resident files, documentation, audits and compliance with legislation and Ingenia policies.
* Support community engagement by promoting events, showing the community to prospective residents and helping deliver social activities.
* Prepare, cook and serve quality meals while maintaining strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards across the kitchen and dining areas.
* Maintain a safe environment by monitoring hazards, reporting incidents, managing contractors and adhering to WHS and Food Safety requirements.
You're Likely a Match If You
* Bring strong communication, relationshipbuilding and problemsolving skills, with a genuine care for residents.
* Have experience managing staff, working in a commercial kitchen and handling compliance, audits or facilitiesrelated tasks.
* Are selfmotivated, organised and confident working independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
* Can stay calm under pressure, respond well to unexpected situations and provide constructive feedback when needed.
* Are physically capable of the role's demands, including lifting, standing, using kitchen/cleaning equipment and moving around the community frequently.
You're someone who brings energy, ideas, and a genuine passion for making a difference. You love working with people, solving problems, and creating moments that matter.
Our Recruitment Process
We keep things simple and supportive:
* Apply via our website; no cover letter needed
* Quick phone chat and interview with your future manager
* Background checks
* Offer and onboarding; welcome aboard!
All applicants must be able to work in Australia and provide evidence of working rights, as well as undergo a National Police Check.
Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Let's Create Amazing Experiences Together
Ready to do what matters, and know you matter? Join us and help bring great experiences to life, starting with you.
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