Step into the Chef role at our Exclusive & Luxurious Retirement Resort.

Location: Aura Luxury Retirement Resort, Findon

Type: Full Time

Remuneration: Aged Care Award - $34.77 ph shift penalties super

Roster:

Tues: 08:00-15:00

Wed: 11:00-20:00

Thurs: 10:00-20:00

Fri: 08:00-15:30

Sun: 07:00-15:00

At Aura Retirement Resort, our restaurant, café and bar are the social heart of a vibrant luxury resort-style community where residents, their families and guests come together to enjoy food, great company and memorable dining experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who takes pride in producing quality meals while building meaningful connections with residents who truly appreciate great food and service.

Surrounded by Aura’s impressive resort‑style facilities - including beautifully designed communal spaces, wellness amenities and landscaped grounds - you’ll shape a dining offering that reflects the premium lifestyle the community is known for.

About the Role

As the Chef within our retirement living community, you will play a central role in delivering an exceptional dining experience across our restaurant, café and bar.

You'll have the opportunity to create fresh, contemporary menus, prepare high-quality meals, and maintain the presentation standards expected within a premium hospitality venue. Working closely with front-of-house teams, you'll help create a welcoming dining destination where residents, families and visitors love to gather.

More than just preparing meals, you'll play an important role in enhancing our residents' lifestyle and wellbeing through exceptional food and memorable dining experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who takes pride in producing quality meals while building meaningful connections.

What You Will Bring

- Trade‑qualified or experienced chef with solid skills in food quality and presentation.
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
- Solid understanding of HACCP, WHS and safe food practices.




- Ability to maintain impeccable hygiene and food safety standards
- Ability to maintain equipment, manage stock freshness and support smooth service.
- Warm, professional engagement with residents and guests, including feedback handling.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, positive approach.
- Strong commitment to upholding confidentiality and organisational values.

Why Choose Eldercare?

- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Work in modern facilities with on-site parking
- Join a team that feels more like family

Ready to Join Us?

Read the Job and Person Specification here for more information about the role.

To apply for this role, please click the apply button and for more information, please contact Ryan Hissey, Retirement Living Community Manager at @eldercare.net.au or email us at @eldercare.net.au

Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may commence immediately.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for seasonal influenza.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

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