Casual Cook for Aged Care Kitchen - Flexible Shifts

Bupa; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rolling rosters

Complimentary uniforms

Annual footwear allowance

Southern Cross health insurance

Viva wellbeing programme

Paid parental leave 12 or 24 weeks

Employee benefits and discounts

Refer a Friend Programme

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bupa Ballarat Care Home in Rangiora, New Zealand, is seeking a Cook to deliver high-quality meals while upholding food safety standards. You will contribute to menu planning, prepare meals, and support event catering within a modern care environment.

The role requires NZQA-recognised culinary qualifications (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of cooking experience, with reliable transport and eligibility to work in New Zealand. Shifts are casual and offered on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Qualified Cook/Chef with an NZQA-recognised culinary qualification (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of cooking experience.
• Hands-on, proactive attitude with the flexibility to support all aspects of kitchen operations when needed.
• Dedicated to delivering high-quality meals for our aged care residents.
• Applicant must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Flexible to support kitchen ops

Deliver high-quality meals

Reliable transport

Eligible to work in NZ

Education

NZQA-recognised culinary qualification

Job description

Bupa Ballarat Care Home in Rangiora, New Zealand, is seeking a Cook to deliver high-quality meals while upholding food safety standards. You will contribute to menu planning, prepare meals, and support event catering within a modern care environment.

The role requires NZQA-recognised culinary qualifications (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of cooking experience, with reliable transport and eligibility to work in New Zealand. Shifts are casual and offered on an as-needed basis.