Chef

Eureka Group Holdings; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Eureka Villages in Cairns is seeking a passionate Chef for a part-time role to prepare fresh, home-style meals for residents and help maintain a warm, welcoming dining environment. Working independently in the village kitchen, you will ensure meals meet high standards of quality and safety, manage stock, and connect with residents to deliver friendly, professional service.

Ideal candidates will hold a Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Supervisor Certification, with

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in commercial cookery.
• Food safety supervisor certification.
• Experience preparing nutritious, home-style meals.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative village team.
• Caring, friendly and professional approach with residents.

Responsibilities

• Preparing nutritious home-style meals and desserts in line with the village menu.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Managing kitchen stock, storage and rotation to minimise waste.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and compliant kitchen environment.
• Completing food safety and kitchen compliance records.
• Building positive relationships with residents while providing friendly, professional service.
• Following all food safety, WHS and infection control requirements.

Skills

Time management

Organised

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Resident service

Education

Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

• Permanent Part-time role: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 2:30pm
• Competitive hourly rate of $35.02
• Join a welcoming village community where your cooking genuinely brightens residents' day

At Eureka Villages, we're passionate about creating communities where people feel at home. As one of Australia's leading providers of independent living communities, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional resident experiences, and great food plays an important part in making our villages feel like home.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join our Cairns village on a Part-time basis. If you enjoy preparing delicious home-style meals, take pride in maintaining high kitchen standards, and love making a positive difference through food, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Eureka?

At Eureka, our values guide everything we do. We Put People First. We Embrace the Challenge. We Commit and Follow Up. We Act with Purpose. We Build Belonging. When you join Eureka, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation where every meal you prepare helps create a welcoming and enjoyable community for our residents.

What's the Role?

As our Chef, you'll be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious and home-style meals that our residents look forward to each day. Working independently within our village kitchen, you'll ensure meals are prepared to a high standard while maintaining food safety, cleanliness and compliance at all times.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing nutritious home-style meals and desserts in line with the village menu.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Managing kitchen stock, storage and rotation to minimise waste.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and compliant kitchen environment.
• Completing food safety and kitchen compliance records.
• Building positive relationships with residents while providing friendly, professional service.
• Following all food safety, WHS and infection control requirements.

What's in It for You?

This is an opportunity to use your culinary skills in a rewarding environment where quality and community come together. You'll enjoy:

• A friendly and supportive village team.
• The opportunity to prepare meals that residents genuinely appreciate.
• A positive working environment where your contribution is recognised.
• Meaningful work that directly enhances residents' quality of life.

What's it Like Working at Eureka?

At Eureka, you're more than just a Chef. You're an important part of the community, creating meals that bring people together and contribute to residents feeling comfortable, cared for and at home. You'll enjoy getting to know our residents while working in a supportive environment where quality and care always come first.

Is This Role Right for You?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about cooking, takes pride in maintaining a well-run kitchen, and enjoys creating positive dining experiences.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• A Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification.
• Experience preparing nutritious, home-style meals.
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative village team.
• A caring, friendly and professional approach when interacting with residents.