Cook and General Hand

Keyton Holding Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retirement living community operator in Sydney seeks a passionate Cook and General Hand. Join a dynamic kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences, with opportunities for career development and training. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic with strong communication skills and a focus on customer service. Casual position available in a beautiful coastal setting.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate + Casual Loading

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Learning and training on site

Qualifications

• Eager to grow in a vibrant kitchen or restaurant setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Well presented and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with meal preparation and plating.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Support the kitchen team with general duties.

Skills

Basic knowledge of food handling

Good communication skills

Team-oriented attitude

Barista experience

Customer-focused approach

Education

Current First Aid, RSA and CPR certificates

Job description

Posted Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 2:00 pm | Expires Monday 22 September 2025 at 1:59 pm

Support the kitchen team in delivering an exceptional dining experience as a Cook and General Hand at Aroona by Ardency based in Yowie Bay, Sydney.

About Keyton

With over 75 villages and more than 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton is Australia’s leading owner and operator of retirement living communities.Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + Casual Loading
• Working with a supportive and fun team
• Work-life balance
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Learning and Training provided on site

The Role Positioned in the serene, coastal enclave of beautiful Yowie Bay, Aroona is a premium collection of architecturally designed residences that invite you to experience the tranquility and pristine natural beauty of the Sutherland Shire. Here, five-star service, a sense of community, and a connection to place, create a lifestyle where every detail is considered and each day unfolds with ease.

The team at Aroona have an exciting opportunity for a Cook and General Hand to join their dynamic team on a Casual basis.

The ideal candidate may have some experience as a kitchenhand and is eager to grow their career in a vibrant kitchen or restaurant setting. We're looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, hands-on all-rounder, and ready to contribute across both front and back of house operations. This is a great opportunity for someone that’s service minded who enjoys working in a team, learning new skills, and being part of a dynamic hospitality environment within Retirement Living.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will be tasked undertaking a variety of duties and responsibilities including:

• Assisting chefs withmeal preparationandplatingto ensure high-quality presentation
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene bywashing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Supporting the kitchen team with general duties to keep operations running smoothly
• Working with the kitchen team to ensure a high standard of service is provided within the restaurant to residents and guests
• Contributing to a positive dining experience for our residents through teamwork and care

About You

• Basic knowledge ofsafe food handlingandkitchen hygiene practices (highly regarded but not essential as training will be provided)
• Barista experience (highly regarded but not essential)
• Ability to work in afast-paced environmentand follow instructions of the Chef
• Good communication skills and ateam-oriented attitude
• A friendly attitude and willingness to learn
• Be well presented and reliable
• Have a passionate and customer- focused approach with a can-do and proactive attitude
• To have a current First Aid, RSA and CPR certificates. (highly regarded but not essential as training will be provided)

Ready to Join the Fun?

If you’re passionate about leading a vibrant and caring community for retirees, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link below. In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the Cook and General Hand opportunity and explain how your skills, qualifications and interests align with our requirements.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May-November, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.

At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.