Sous Chef - Wakefield Hospital

40 hours per week (Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am – 6.30pm)

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, reliable and experienced Chef who has a passion for food and excellent service and is keen to grow their career by joining our team at Wakefield Hospital.

Wakefield Hospital, based in the heart of Wellington, offers a wide range of high-quality private healthcare services, and Cater Plus is proud to be delivering restaurant quality food offerings to patients, as well as café options for staff and visitors.

Reporting to our Food Services Manager and working as part of a team, you will be involved in all aspects of food preparation and service.

To be successful in this role, you will need a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food industry and be able to:
• Prepare, cook, and serve a-la-carte restaurant quality food for patients,
• Discuss food preparation issues with managers and kitchen staff,
• Cater for varying dietary requirements and allergies within a hospital facility,
• Monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation,
• Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and hazard free environment,
• Work at a high level without supervision, and have experience managing staff,
• Be able to run an efficient kitchen in the absence of the Food Services Manager,
• Be friendly and engaging and know what it means to deliver outstanding customer service.

We can offer:
• Competitive remuneration
• Access to financial support and saving schemes,
• Connection to our training academy for growth and development,
• Link to retail discounts for stores across New Zealand,
• Included in our reward and recognition program. Appreciation for the amazing work our staff does every day,
• A part of a family owned and operated business who put our employees first.

The Cater Plus Family:
Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on top service and a next level passion for food. Join the Cater Plus team, made up of over 500 individuals that live our values, and where our people are what truly make this company stand out from the rest.

Learn more about our Cater Plus family at www.caterplus.co.nz/employment, and apply online 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.