Cook- Aparangi Village- Te Kauwhata

34 Hours – 4 days, 8.30am – 5.30pm (on rotating roster Monday to Sunday which includes alternate weekends)

We are seeking a reliable individual who enjoys interacting with the elderly and making their day by serving amazing meals.

Aparangi Village is a unique lifestyle retirement village in the rural township of Te Kauwhata that caters for the care unit and village residents. The successful candidate will need to be compassionate and warm, and able to work with respect for, and in support of, the home’s mission and values.

With a set menu, you will be a hands-on Cook responsible for running the food service for all residents on your rostered shift. You will love preparing, cooking and serving wholesome meals that are freshly produced every day. You will also be helping the Kitchen Manager to make sure the kitchen stays clean and hazard-free. To be successful in this role you need to be able to multitask and show good communication skills with both the Aparangi Staff and our Chef Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:
- a passion for food
- experience preparing, cooking and serving wholesome food
- an interest in baking
- an understanding of dietary requirements and food control regulations
- experience managing product quality standards and service delivery
- excellent communication skills and a flexible/can-do, committed attitude
To be successful in this role you need to have a friendly disposition and enjoy interacting with Resthome staff and residents on a regular basis. This position is a pivotal part of our team and requires a cook with relevant experience, or a relevant qualification either in culinary arts or professional cookery with 1-2 years' relevant experience.

Who we are:
Cater Plus is a food service company that is big enough to deliver, but small enough to care. Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on excellent service. Join our team, made up of over 650 individuals that live our values, and where people are what truly make this company stand out from the rest.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply now.

The candidates applying must be New Zealand citizens/residents or eligible to work in New Zealand. Please specify your current status in your job application correspondence.