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
Ocean View Retirement Living offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with panoramic ocean views and a strong sense of community. Ideally located close to major transport routes, shopping and local amenities, it balances peaceful living with everyday convenience. Residents enjoy modern apartments, welcoming shared spaces and access to tailored support services. As a Food & Beverage Attendant, you’ll deliver excellent dining service, assist with food preparation, help set up and pack down dining areas and events, and build meaningful relationships that enhance the daily lives of residents. In this role, you’ll do more than serve meals - you’ll support our residents, foster meaningful connections, and help create a sense of community.
This is a permanent part-time position working Friday, Saturdays and Sundays (8am-4pm)
Your Impact
- Use the POS system to take orders while providing friendly, attentive, and personalised service to residents
- Serve meals and drinks throughout service times, ensuring every dining experience is welcoming and enjoyable
- Assist with light food preparation, including plating meals and preparing simple items such as salads
- Support the dining team with hands-on food preparation including reheating meats and vegetables, preparing cold dishes and assembling sandwiches and light meals to menu specifications
- Support the setup and pack-down of events and dining spaces, maintaining clean, organised, and inviting areas throughout the day.
- Build meaningful connections with residents, fostering a sense of community and belonging
What you'll bring
- Previous customer service or hospitality experience is desirable, but a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment is most important
- Friendly, people-focused attitude with a genuine passion for customer service
- Previous food service or kitchen experience, including hands-on food preparation
- Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in connecting with residents
- Enthusiasm for working in retirement living and making a positive impact
- Minimum of two (2) COVID-19 vaccinations (required)
What we offer
- Friday Rates: $28.62/hr + superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances
- Saturday Rates: $42.93/hr + superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances
- Sunday Rates: $50.09/hr + 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
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 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 the 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.
