Chef Manager

Aveo; Hill (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Purchased Annual Leave

Leave days per year

Employee Referral Program

Health Insurance discounts

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Aveo’s Redmond Park Retirement Living in Princes Hill is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead the kitchen and deliver exceptional dining for residents. You will manage daily meals, supervise a small hospitality team, and build friendly relationships with residents.

This permanent part-time position runs Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, with competitive pay of $37.57/hr plus superannuation and entitlements. Join a caring team committed to high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in retirement villages, aged care, cafes, or similar settings.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (required).
• Current Police Check clearance.
• Kitchen management experience (stock ordering, rostering and admin).

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all kitchen and dining operations - preparing meals for lunch & dinner services and creating fresh ideas in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the team to deliver great service, ensure the restaurant is running smoothly and coordinating ideas for events and functions.
• Monitor daily Food Safety and compliance checklists and ensure strict adherence to OH&S policies.
• Complete stock management of all goods including ordering, rotation and amendments.

Skills

Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety awareness

Stock management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Current Police Check

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

Redmond Park Retirement Living is located in the heart of Princes Hill, Redmond Park is a vibrant inner-city retirement community offering residents a rich and fulfilling lifestyle steps from Lygon Street, Carlton's cafés, and easy tram connections to the CBD. Our residents enjoy spacious, premium apartments alongside a full range of amenities.

As our Chef Manager, you will be working closely with your small team of hospitality staff, leading the kitchen to success by providing exquisite hospitality services that exceed the satisfaction of all residents. Our Chef Managers are extremely hands-on, preparing daily meals and building relationships with residents.

This is a permanent part time opportunity working Tuesday and Friday (12:00pm-8:00pm)

What we offer:

• $37.57/hr + superannuation+ relevant award entitlements including penalty rates,overtimeand allowances
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options
• Two (2) additional leave days per calendar year
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

You will:

• Be responsible for all kitchen and dining operations - preparing meals for lunch & dinner services and creating fresh ideas in the kitchen
• Work closely with the team to deliver great service, ensure the restaurant is running smoothly and coordinating ideas for events and functions
• Monitor daily Food Safety and compliance checklists and ensure strict adherence to all OH&S policies
• Complete stock management of all goods including ordering, rotation and amendments
• Following up on day-to-day operational issues including adhering to schedules, cleaning lists and performance issues

What you'll bring:

• Experience as a Chef in any kitchen setting (e.g retirement villages, aged care, cafes, a la carte settings, RSLs or pubs)
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (required)
• Qualified Food Safety Supervisor (desirable)
• Kitchen management experience (ordering stock, rostering and admin experience)
• Current Police Check clearance

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 1300 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.