Casual Chef: Resident Dining & Community

Aveo; Albion; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Health Insurance

Job summary

Aveo’s The Carriage House café within The Clayfield Retirement Village invites a casual chef to help craft à la carte meals for residents and patrons. You’ll balance flavour, nutrition and presentation while supporting daily kitchen operations in a warm retirement-living setting.

Ideal candidates have chef experience in hospitality or healthcare, hold a Certificate in Commercial Cookery, and communicate well.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, healthcare or quality hospitality environment.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in connecting with residents.
• Confidence working independently while also being a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality restaurant meals with an à la carte influence.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations, including ordering, stock rotation, and food preparation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance.
• Contribute ideas to upcoming functions, menu changes and continuously improve the dining experience.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Build meaningful connections with residents, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Skills

Chef experience

Communication skills

Team player

Independent work

Resident engagement

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Aveo’s The Carriage House café within The Clayfield Retirement Village invites a casual chef to help craft à la carte meals for residents and patrons. You’ll balance flavour, nutrition and presentation while supporting daily kitchen operations in a warm retirement-living setting.

Ideal candidates have chef experience in hospitality or healthcare, hold a Certificate in Commercial Cookery, and communicate well.