Chef

Aveo; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Health Insurance discounts

Annual flu vaccinations

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aveo’s Springfield Vista Retirement Living is seeking a Chef to deliver high-quality, à la carte inspired meals for residents. You’ll balance flavour, nutrition and consistency while working with a caring team in a retirement living setting.

The role is permanent part-time, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 6:00pm, with opportunities to contribute to menus and events and to build meaningful connections with residents.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, healthcare or quality hospitality environment.
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery is required; Food Safety certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals with an à la carte influence across lunch and dinner.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations including ordering, stock rotation and food prep.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance.
• Contribute ideas to menus and dining experiences to improve resident satisfaction.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Build meaningful connections with residents and foster community.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Communication

Resident engagement

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certification

Job description

The Opportunity

Springfield Vista Retirement Living

is a vibrant community nestled amongst beautifully landscaped gardens within the Greater Springfield area, offering easy access to Brookwater Golf and Country Club, Mater Private Hospital Springfield, Robelle Domain Parklands, and Springfield Train Station. As a Chef, you’ll deliver a high-quality dining experience that enhances the everyday lives of our residents. Bringing an à la carte-inspired approach, you’ll prepare fresh, well-presented meals that balance flavour, nutrition, and consistency. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills, build meaningful connections, and enjoy more balance than traditional hospitality settings.

This is a permanent part-time role working Monday, Wednesday and Friday (9:30am – 6:00pm)

Your Impact

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality restaurant meals with an à la carte influence OR prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals in line with menu plans, across lunch and dinner service times
• 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

What you'll bring

• Experience as a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, healthcare or quality hospitality environment
• Confidence working independently, while also being a strong team player
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in connecting with residents
• Enthusiasm for working in retirement living and making a positive impact
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery (required) and Food Safety certification (desirable)

What we offer

• $35.02/hr + superannuation+ relevant award entitlements including penalty rates,overtimeand allowances
• Employee ReferralProgramand Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• The opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with residents and contribute to our retirement community
• Opportunities for further career progression

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 The Living Company, 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 1000 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.