About the role and who we are looking for :
We are looking for an enthusiastic Cook to work at our Senior Living Site at CHT Glynavon Rest Home , Te Puke, Bay of Plenty.
This is a permanent part-time role with a minimum of 18 hours per week. Hours are Saturday and Sunday 09.00 - 18.00. You will be working with a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about food service , with good opportunities for development.
There is able parking and you will be supplied with free uniforms.
You will be responsible for :
In this position, you will be responsible for cooking, preparing and serving quality meals for the residents twice a day, according to dietitian specifications and ensuring the quality of every dish we serve! You will be supervising staff, assisting the Chef manager when needed, monitoring and maintaining food safety compliance including, company processes compliance and proactively dealing with food related issues and concerns.
You will need to assist with ordering and menu development as well as maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen. This position requires a person with leadership skills and a person who takes pride in personal presentation.
A friendly and helpful nature is important to us, the customer and client.
Ideal skills and experience you will :
If you're our ideal candidate you will have experience working in a commercial kitchen, be familiar with bulk food cooking and requirements in an aged care environment and ideally you will hold food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 and 168) or be happy to train for one.
You will need to have the ability to work independently and confidently but most importantly you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.
A bit about Compass Group :
We are New Zealand's leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industry sectors including Business and Industry, Education, Defence, Offshore and Remote, Aged Care, Hospitals and Senior Living.
These industry sectors and managed by our sub brands Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS. We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients.
With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen! Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Medirest is our healthcare brand providing specialist food, hospitality and support services to residents and patients in hospitals, aged care and senior living facilities throughout New Zealand.
hence we ensure you will have a rewarding career path supported by employee benefits, training & development and recognition along the way.
Please note that a full security clearance and police vet is required.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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Position code - F12
