Cook

Heritage Lifecare Ltd | Listed 3 days ago


Cook


Heritage Lifecare Ltd


Listing Description

Location: Christchurch City, Canterbury

Job type: Permanent


Description

Join our culinary team at Hoon Hay Rest Home to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by helping create delicious and nutritious meals for them.

Hoon Hay Rest Home is a 40-bed Care Home, located centrally in the popular suburb of Hoon Hay, in Christchurch. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, united by our passion for caring and empathy.

About Us:

Heritage Lifecare is one of the largest aged care providers in New Zealand, with 42 care homes and 20 villages. We pride ourselves on being a caring community with a supportive culture.

About Our Role:

* Permanent Part-time role
* Hoon Hay Rest Home in Hoon Hay
* AM 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, believing that good food is important to well-being, and be great at working with people.

Responsibilities:

As a Cook at Hoon Hay Rest Home, you will be responsible for providing 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, PM, and weekend shifts as needed.

Your Skills and Experience:

* Proven experience in catering and food service, ideally in a commercial kitchen (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.

Join Us:

Submit an online application today by selecting the 'Apply' link.

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We may be unable to support a visa application for this role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applications Close: 07/05/2025

Heritage Lifecare is a trusted aged care provider, serving over 2,500 individuals across New Zealand. We are committed to creating environments that feel like home.

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