Cook - Christchurch

Tangram; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider is seeking a dedicated Cook for their Canterbury location. This full-time role involves preparing meals tailored to individuals with disabilities, ensuring nutritional standards and working alongside a compassionate team. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a genuine passion for supporting others, shaping a rewarding career while embracing diversity.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program

'Refer a friend' bonus

Qualifications

• Six months to one year experience in a health care environment.
• Ability to work within an agreed budget.
• Knowledge of IDDSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for service users based on their dietary needs.
• Plan menus to meet nutritional requirements.
• Encourage independence in meal preparation.

Skills

Empathy

Cultural Awareness

Time Management

Planning

Education

National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3)

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

We are looking for a permanent, full-time Cook for our Christchurch Residential Services.

You will be part of a team to enable people with a disability to live a life of choice, freedom and independence. NZCL provides a diverse range of support services for people with disability and their whanau. Join us and discover a rewarding and fulfilling role that can make a difference in someone's life and lead to a lifelong career.

What does a Cook do? - He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko?

• To prepare all the daily meals for people we support in line with their service plans
• Carry out food satisfaction surveys, as directed by the Service Manager
• Follows established schedules in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities. This will include meal preparation for meals that will be cooked and served at a later date by staff
• Prepare and enhance dining area when on shift, including updating the visual menu board
• Maintain people's independence by encouraging and supporting meal prep as per their support plan
• Plan people's menus to meet nutrition and budgetary needs
• Establish and maintain menus for people we support that meet nutritional and budgetary needs, in consultation with whanau members, doctor, health advisor etc

What do you get? - He aha te whiwhi?

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.50 up to $29.10 per hour
• Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
• 'Refer a friend' bonus

Who are we looking for? - Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana?

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding
• National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3)
• Six months to one year experience of working in a health care environment/aged care facility
• Experience of cooking for many people at once
• Ability to work within agreed budget
• Knowledge and ability to work with IDDSI standards
• Full driver's licence is essential
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your request to NZCL.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

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