Aged Care Kitchen Hours of work: negotiable
Remuneration: competitive
Do you have a passion for preparing and delivering a top-notch food service? Do you have the skills and the know-how to work in an aged care kitchen? Yes, then we want to hear from you.
Cater Plus is a locally owned and growing leader in the food service industry, operating in over 70 kitchens across New Zealand, and pleased to be the new service provider for a 45-bed aged residential care home in Taumarunui.
We are currently seeking an experienced chef to lead our small kitchen team. Reporting to a regional operations manager, you will be an experienced leader actively involved in the cooking and service of all meals, the day-to-day running of the kitchen, and making our clients and their residents smile! You will bring the best out in your team as you encourage and lead them to get the job done well, challenge them to improve, as well as work together, value and support each other. To succeed you will need excellent communication skills and pride yourself on producing a consistent and delicious meal, time and time again.
To be successful in this position you will need to be able to:
Prepare, cook, and serve wholesome food (including soft meals)Monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentationAdapt menus to cater for varied dietary requirementsManage food and labour costs in line with budgets and order food suppliesDiscuss food preparation issues with managers and kitchen staffAdvise kitchen staff on cooking procedures and techniquesDemonstrate understanding of, and ability to implement New Zealand Food Control & safety regulationsMaintain a clean, tidy, safe and hazard-free environment
The ideal candidate will:
Have excellent culinary and baking skillsBe friendly and engaging, with a desire to be a productive and positive member of the teamBe passionate about good food, and great serviceHave good time management skills, excellent communication, and a flexible/can-do, committed attitude
As a Site Manager with Cater Plus, training and development opportunities will be available to you via our Operations Team, Specialist Food Trainers, and regional and national workshops. If you're open to learning and growing with Cater Plus then this could be your opportunity.
Whilst this is intended to be a full-time role, we are open to considering alternative options for hours of work, so long as full coverage of the 7-day roster can be arranged.
Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on top service and a next-level passion for food. Join our team, made up of over 600 individuals that live our values, and where our people are what truly make this company stand out from the rest. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, apply online.
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