Casual Cook – Aged Care Kitchen & Menu Creator

Bupa; Porirua; Remote; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Uniforms provided

Wellbeing programme (Viva)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee discounts across wellbeing,;r

Job summary

Bupa Whitby Care Home in Porirua is seeking a dedicated Cook to join a caring kitchen team. The role involves planning menus, preparing meals, catering for special events, and efficiently ordering and monitoring supplies to maintain high standards.

Applicants must be qualified and experienced, with reliability and a proactive attitude. Located in Whitby, the facility offers Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia, and Specialist Dementia care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Cook/Chef with an NZQA-recognised culinary qualification (or equivalent).
• At least 1 year of cooking experience.
• Commitment to resident confidentiality and high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and implementation.
• Food preparation.
• Special event catering.
• Ordering and monitoring supplies.

Skills

Qualified Cook/Chef qualification

Cooking experience

Attention to confidentiality

Reliable transport

Education

NZQA-recognised culinary qualification

Job description

Bupa Whitby Care Home in Porirua is seeking a dedicated Cook to join a caring kitchen team. The role involves planning menus, preparing meals, catering for special events, and efficiently ordering and monitoring supplies to maintain high standards.

Applicants must be qualified and experienced, with reliability and a proactive attitude. Located in Whitby, the facility offers Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia, and Specialist Dementia care.