Senior Cook - Coffs Harbour Gardens

Ingenia Communities Group; Coffs Harbour; Vor Ort; AUD 39.000 - 47.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

No night or weekend work

Staff discounts on Ingenia Holiday

Zusammenfassung

Ingenia Communities Group in Coffs Harbour is seeking a Part-time Senior Cook to join the Gardens site. You will deliver high-quality meals for residents and guests, while ensuring food safety and cleanliness.

Workdays are Monday to Friday, 7:30am–2:00pm (with occasional 3pm finishes to prep weekends). This role promises a balanced schedule, strong team collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to a welcoming community.

Qualifikationen

• Deliver high-quality meals for residents and guests.
• Keep kitchen safe, clean and compliant with standards.
• Develop menus and uphold food safety standards.
• Act as the site’s Food Safety Supervisor when required.

Aufgaben

• Oversee ordering, inventory, and stock control; manage the kitchen budget within approved limits.
• Prepare and serve high-standard meals that meet resident expectations while minimising waste.
• Develop menus and ensure food safety compliance; act as Food Safety Supervisor.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen, dining areas, equipment and facilities to required standards.
• Verify temperatures for storage and service to ensure safety and satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

Food safety

Budget management

Teamwork

Communication

WH&S compliance

Jobbeschreibung

Be Part of Something Bigger at Ingenia!

At Ingenia, we’re not just building communities, we’re creating places where people truly belong. From unforgettable holidays to vibrant rental living and affordable housing, we’re all about making life better, brighter, and more connected.

We’re a passionate bunch who care deeply, work boldly, and support each other every step of the way to create moments that matter. If you’re ready to work in a place that values your ideas and celebrates your wins, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Your Next Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for Part Time (~34 hours) Senior Cook to join our team at our Coffs Harbour Gardens site.

Reporting to the Community Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality meals and great dining experiences for our residents and guests, while keeping food preparation areas safe, clean, and compliant.

Imagine finishing work and actually making plans, with no late nights or weekend shifts. As a Cook at Ingenia Gardens Coffs Harbour, you'll enjoy work-life balance without giving up a rewarding role.

The workdays are Monday to Friday with working hours of 7:30am-2pm (Thursday & Friday may work until 3pm to help prep the weekends).

Why You’ll Love Life at Ingenia

• No night or weekend work
• Staff discounts on Ingenia Holiday Parks, with savings that can go beyond 50%
• Employee referral, employee of the month, and employee of the year rewards
• Flexible work schedules to suit your lifestyle
• Retailer discounts

In this Role, You’ll

• Oversee ordering, inventory, and stock control; ensure timely receival and maintain kitchen budget within approved limits.
• Prepare and serve high-standard meals that meet resident expectations while minimising waste.
• Develop menus, uphold food safety standards, and act as the site’s Food Safety Supervisor.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen, dining areas, equipment, and community building facilities to required standards.
• Verify critical temperature limits for food storage and service, ensuring compliance and resident satisfaction.

You’re Likely a Match If You

• Actively foster positive, professional connections with the Community Manager, Operations Manager, and residents while maintaining confidentiality.
• Communicate with residents respectfully and compassionately, ensuring their needs are met while upholding professional standards.
• Keep internal matters confidential and refer all non-catering resident or external inquiries to the Community Manager for consistent service quality.
• Work as a proactive team player, treating colleagues with respect, contributing ideas for improvement, and supporting a positive team environment.
• Follow WHS policies, complete required training, handle chemicals safely, and adhere to food safety standards and accreditation requirements.

Our Recruitment Process

We Keep Things Simple And Supportive

All applicants must be able to work in Australia and provide evidence of working rights, as well as undergo a National Police Check.

Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Let’s Create Amazing Experiences Together

Ready to do what matters, and know you matter? Join us and help bring great experiences to life, starting with you.

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