Casual - Chef

The Opportunity   The George Retirement Living is a vibrant bayside community nestled among Melbourne's parklands, just 15 km from the CBD with easy access to Sandringham Hospital, local shops, golf courses, and transport. Recently transformed with a new dining area, café, cinema, and more! 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 casual role, helping our team on an ad-hoc basis with covering leave or when we need an extra pair of hands!    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   $39.20/hr (including casual loading) + superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances    Employee Referral Program and 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 areAs 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.   What's next? Apply now and take to first step in Bringing your Passion to life!  We are ready to welcome you.