Food & Beverage Attendant

Role overview

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

Rochedale Gardens Retirement Living is a welcoming retirement living community, set on well-maintained grounds and gardens shaded by tall trees that offers a relaxing environment for our residents. As our weekend Food & Beverage Attendant, you'll enjoy working in a fast-paced and friendly hospitality environment to deliver high-quality meals and service to the residents. You'll be a great communicator with a focus on delivering a high standard of customer service, and enjoy supporting the residents whilst providing a happy social environment. This role provides a mix of front-of-house and some back-of-house (kitchen prep) duties, so two days are never the same! 

This is a permanent part-time position working Saturday and Sunday 7.30-3.30pm. Weekend penalty rates apply on both shifts!

What we offer

• $24.93/hr + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation (earn $43+ an hour on Sunday!)
• A great place to start or further your hospitality career! 
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career progression (e.g Certificate III in Commercial Cookery to develop into a qualified Chef!)
• The opportunity to pick up shifts at neighbouring communities 
• be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

You will

• Provide a high level of Customer Service to residents during lunch or dinner service times
• Assist in the daily preparation of meals (preparing light salads, sandwiches or prepping food in between service times)
• Assist with the delivery of food & beverages
• Complete the set up and pack-down of the dining room 
• Follow all kitchen and restaurant hygiene practices (which will include general cleaning and washing up)

What you'll bring

• A friendly and warm persona with a passion for building relationships and chatting with residents!
• Experience in a hospitality, restaurant or customer service environment (highly regarded)
• Current Police check (required, but we can complete for you!)
• Minimum of two (2) COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)

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 Brookfield Asset Management, 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 12,000 residents across 90+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1900 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.

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.