Weekend Chef

Aveo; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Saturday rate

Sunday rate

Referral program

Assistance program

Insurance discounts

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Aveo Lindfield Gardens is seeking a part-time Chef for weekend shifts to deliver high-quality meals for residents in East Lindfield, NSW. You will prepare fresh dishes with an à la carte influence, maintain kitchen standards and engage with residents to enhance their dining experience.

Join a supportive retirement living community that values connection, safety and teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to menu evolution and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, healthcare or quality hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication and resident engagement.
• Ability to work weekends in a part-time role.
• COVID-19 vaccination required (minimum 2 doses).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals across lunch and dinner.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations, including ordering and stock rotation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance.
• Contribute ideas to menu changes and events.
• Work with the wider team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Build meaningful connections with residents and foster belonging.

Skills

Chef experience

Strong communication

Team player

COVID vaccination

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

Lindfield Gardens Retirement Living

is a welcoming retirement community nestled amongst serene bushland in East Lindfield, overlooking the sparkling upper reaches of Middle Harbour. Just 16km from Sydney's CBD, the community offers residents an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to local amenities, natural surrounds, and a variety of social, wellness, and recreational activities. Recently revitalised facilities, including a modern dining room, lounge, library, hair salon, and indoor swimming pool, support a vibrant and low-maintenance way of life.As aChef, 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 Saturday and Sunday (9:30am-5:30pm)

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)
• Minimum of two (2) COVID-19 vaccinations (required)

What we offer

• Saturday Rate: $52.53/hr + superannuation+ relevant award entitlements including penalty rates,overtimeand allowances
• Sunday Rate: $61.29/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.