Job Description
About the Role: The Cook is an integral part of our culinary team, responsible for delivering delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. This role will encompass meal preparation, adherence to dietary requirements and ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Your responsibilities will include:
Food preparation according to established menus and dietary requirements & preferencesMaintaining strict adherence to food safety standards including food storage, handling and cooking techniquesPreparing and cooking set meals to residents' satisfaction in a timely mannerBuilding and managing rapport with direct reports with full accountability for all aspects of coaching and performance developmentComplying with all food safety requirements and maintaining high levels of food hygiene at all timesThis is a Casual role
Qualifications
About You: You will be a highly motivated and skilled Cook with excellent time management skills. To be successful you will bring:
Proven experience as a Cook, preferably in a similar setting as such as a retirement community or healthcare facility or restaurantSound understanding of food safety regulations and commitment to maintaining a clean kitchen environmentAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively in a team environment Flexibility with work schedule, including weekends and holidays as requiredCertification in safe food handling is preferred
Additional Information
What's in it for you? To recognise the important work that you do for our residents, we offer: Flexible SchedulingCompetitive PayProfessional GrowthPositive Work EnvironmentDue to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!