Join our culinary team at Chiswick Park Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by helping create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. Chiswick Park Lifecare is a 51-bed Care Home located in the city of Palmerston North. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. About Us: Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves in being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whanau. About Our Role: Casual position - as when required AMs, PMs, and weekends shifts We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cook, with a passion for working in a culinary environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that good food is important to well-being, and be great at working with people. As a Cook at Chiswick Park Lifecare, you will be responsible for helping to provide hearty nutritious meals for our residents, ensuring any individual food requirements are met. You will need to be reliable and eager to lend a hand, including working AM and weekend shifts, as needed. Your Skills and Experience: Proven experience in catering and food service, ideally working in a commercial kitchen (however on the job training will be given). A culinary qualification or equivalent experience. A passion for creating good food and providing an exceptional dining experience. Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills. A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude. Experience delivering to a quality standard. What's in it for you: Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand. Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr