Cook | Hillmorton at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week) x2, Monday to Thursday, or by arrangement, 6:30am - 3pm (hours can be negotiated at interview stage) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role Health New Zealand is looking for a cook to join our dedicated WellFood Department at Hillmorton Hospital to help feed our turoro (patients) and whanau (family).
Our fast-paced industrial kitchen provides 3 high quality main meals a day, with snacks in-between for turoro (patients) and kaimahi (staff).
We have a strong kapa (team) who are flexible and passionate about delivering a great service and we encourage a positive and trusting culture.
Our cookery kapa (team) are responsible for ensuring that the needs of our turoro (patients) are met to the highest standard, following standardised recipes and using creative flair to present food that we can be proud of.
Salary starting from $25.50 per hour, based on the Etu Multi-Employer Collective Agreement.
About You We are looking for reliable, hardworking, and motivated candidates who are able to bring their passion for food to our Hillmorton facility.
You will also be responsible for maintaining and adhering to our Food Control Plan, Health New Zealand code of conduct, and Health and Safety procedures.
Full training will be provided to all new staff joining our team.
Skills and Experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A fast learner who can pick up new skills quickly Exceptional skill and passion for large-scale cookery A friendly, positive attitude with the ability to maintain speed without compromising standards. NVQ Level 2 and Food hygiene qualification is essential Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you onboard if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury
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