The best cooking roles aren't really about food.

They're about people.

At Abervale Retirement Village, you'll be part of a close-knit serviced apartments community where residents know you by name and appreciate the care that goes into every meal.

From preparing a favourite Sunday roast to stopping for a quick chat in the dining room, you'll play an important role in helping residents feel at home.

Working closely with our Head Chef, you'll enjoy the support of an experienced team while having the autonomy and trust to confidently run service and make the kitchen your own.

Your Roster - Permanent Part-Time | 5 shifts per fortnight

Week 1

- Friday: 10:30am - 6:30pm

- Sunday: 10:30am - 6:30pm

Week 2

- Friday: 10:30am - 6:30pm

- Saturday: 10:30am - 6:30pm

- Sunday: 10:30am - 6:30pm

Weekend penalty rates apply.

Why You'll Love This Role

- Enjoy a consistent roster with outstanding work-life balance

- Build genuine relationships with residents and become part of the community

- Work in a welcoming kitchen environment alongside an experienced Head Chef

- Enjoy the autonomy to manage your day and run service confidently

- Be part of a team that values kindness, respect and collaboration

- Make a meaningful difference through the meals and experiences you create

What You'll Be Doing

- Preparing and cooking meals in line with established menus

- Delivering quality lunch and dinner services for residents

- Maintaining high food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards

- Working closely with the Head Chef on kitchen operations and menu ideas

- Creating a positive dining experience through friendly resident interactions

- Ensuring meals are prepared with consistency, care and attention to detail

What You'll Bring

- Previous experience as a Cook, Chef or within a commercial kitchen environment





- The ability to work independently and confidently manage service

- Strong food safety and hygiene practices

- A genuine customer service focus and enjoyment of working with people

- Relevant hospitality, commercial cookery or food preparation qualifications will be highly regarded

- Reliability, organisation and a positive, team-focused approach

Why Keyton

When you choose a career with Keyton, you're joining one of Australia's leading owners and operators of retirement living communities.

We lead with heart, value kindness and create places where communities thrive. In return, you'll enjoy:

- Competitive hourly rates plus weekend penalties

- Fitness Passport membership discounts

- Health and wellbeing initiatives

- Employee referral program

- Learning and development opportunities

- Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks

- A supportive and welcoming team culture

Ready to Cook with Heart and Care?

If you're looking for a role where your cooking skills are valued, your contribution is appreciated and your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check and will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May-November, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments may also be required prior to any employment offers being made.

At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.

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