Job Description

• Permanent part-time position with 30 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 2:30pm (hours negotiable)
• Competitive hourly rate of $35.02 per hour
• Purpose-driven work where every meal you prepare helps make a positive difference in our residents' lives

Help create a place our residents are proud to call home.

Are you a passionate Chef who enjoys preparing nutritious, home-style meals that bring people together? Join Eureka Villages and play an important role in creating a welcoming dining experience while making a genuine difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Eureka?

At Eureka Villages, we believe retirement living is about more than providing accommodation. We create welcoming communities where residents feel safe, connected and genuinely at home.

Our team plays an important role in making this happen every day. As our Chef, you'll prepare delicious, home-style lunches for approximately 52 residents each day, helping create meaningful moments that contribute to their health, wellbeing and sense of community.

Guided by our values of Putting People First, Embracing the Challenge, Committing and Following Up, Acting with Purpose and Building Belonging, you'll join an organisation that is passionate about creating places people are proud to call home.

What's the role?

We're looking for a Chef to join our Benalla Village on a permanent part-time basis, working 30 hours per week

Working independently and reporting to the Village Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the village kitchen by:

• Preparing and serving nutritious, home-style lunches and desserts for approximately 52 residents each day
• Planning and preparing meals in line with the village menu
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control
• Managing stock, storage and stock rotation to minimise waste
• Cleaning and sanitising the kitchen and dining areas
• Maintaining food safety records and ensuring compliance with food safety and WHS requirements
• Reporting hazards, incidents or equipment faults promptly
• Building positive relationships with residents and contributing to a warm, welcoming dining experience
• Supporting a positive team culture and helping create a community where residents feel valued and connected

What's in it for you?

At Eureka, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset.

You'll enjoy:

• Permanent part-time employment with 30 hours per week
• Monday to Friday roster with no evening or weekend work
• Standard hours of 8:00am to 2:30pm, with some flexibility around start and finish times
• $35.02 per hour
• Purpose-driven work where you genuinely make a difference every day
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues
• Working for an organisation that values kindness, teamwork and community

What's it like working for Eureka?

Every day is an opportunity to make a genuine difference.

Whether you're preparing fresh, home-style meals, chatting with residents as they enjoy lunch or helping create a welcoming dining experience, you'll play an important role in making our village feel like home.

At Eureka, you're more than a Chef. You're an important part of creating a community where residents feel respected, cared for and connected.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for someone who enjoys preparing quality meals and takes pride in creating positive dining experiences.

You'll ideally have:

• A Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or similar environment
• A strong understanding of food safety, kitchen compliance and stock management
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a positive team culture
• A compassionate and respectful approach when interacting with older Australians
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents

Ready to join Eureka?

If you're passionate about preparing great food and would like to be part of a team that helps create welcoming communities for older Australians, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build communities where people truly belong.