Part Time Chef

Aveo; Newstead; Hybrid; AUD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance discounts

Retail & Leisure partner discounts

Annual flu vaccinations

Skin checks

Job summary

Aveo Newstead Residences invites a qualified Chef to deliver an à la carte-inspired dining experience for residents, balancing flavour, nutrition, and consistency. You will lead fresh meal preparation for lunch and dinner, while supporting kitchen operations and maintaining high safety standards.

The permanent part-time role covers Tue 11:00–6:30, Wed 12:00–20:00, Thu 12:00–20:00, offering a supportive team culture and opportunities to build meaningful connections in a vibrant retirement

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chef

Communication skills

Team player

Resident connection

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

The Opportunity

The Newstead Residences is an award winning, inner city retirement community that combines luxury apartment living with exceptional lifestyle amenities above Brisbane’s vibrant Gasworks precinct. With a strong focus on connection, wellbeing and service, it offers a dynamic environment where residents enjoy premium facilities, personalised support and a true sense of community. 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 Tuesday (11:00am-6:30pm); Wednesday (12:00pm-8:00pm) and Thursday (12:00pm-8:00pm)

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

• $31.36/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.

Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.