Join our food services team at George Manning Lifecare & Village to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by helping create delicious and nutritious meals.
George Manning Lifecare & Village is a care home and hospital with 63 residents, located in the popular suburb of Spreydon, 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 leading aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast-growing organization with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill. We pride ourselves on being a caring community with a supportive and nurturing culture.
About Our Role:
* Casual - as and when required
* George Manning Lifecare & Village in Christchurch.
* AMs, PMs, and weekends shifts
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cook with a passion for working in a kitchen environment and cooking quality homemade food. You will have a positive can-do attitude and believe that good food is important to well-being.
As a Cook, you will be responsible for providing hearty nutritious meals, ensuring individual food requirements are met. You will need to be reliable and eager to help, including working AM 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 provided).
* 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.
* 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 and 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.
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