Food & Beverage Attendant

The Opportunity    Forest Grove Retirement Living is a large and vibrant community, home to 700+ residents with an on-site restaurant. 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 Wednesday (11:00am-7:30pm), Friday (5:00pm-8:30pm) and Saturday (10:30-2:30pm)   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 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  Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in connecting with residents  Enthusiasm for working in retirement living and making a positive impact    What we offer    Weekday Rates: $29.98/hr + superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances   Saturday Rate: $44.97/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 to first step in Bringing your Passion to life!  We are ready to welcome you.