Casual Senior Resthome Chef - Ongoing Work

The Recruitment Network; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service staffing agency in New Zealand is looking for a Casual Senior Resthome Chef in Invercargill. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, collaborating with kitchen teams, and contributing to residents' daily lives. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience and strong food safety knowledge. This position offers competitive pay and the chance to work flexibly over the Summer with ongoing opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Easy shift management via mobile app

Consistent work opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Chef in commercial or aged care kitchens.
• Confidence in meeting dietary and hygiene standards.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing nutritious, delicious meals for residents.
• Collaborating with dedicated kitchen teams.
• Making a genuine impact in residents' daily lives.

Skills

Experience with special diets

Strong food safety knowledge

Team player

Job description

Casual Senior Resthome Chef - Ongoing Work

Location: Invercargill, New Zealand. Sector: Hospitality & Catering. Salary: 32.00 NZD to 35.00 NZD per hour.

Senior Chef Roles | Aged Care | Invercargill
The Recruitment Network is New Zealand's leading food service staffing agency, and we're currently looking for experienced Aged Care Chefs and Cooks to join our team across Southland.

We're looking for an aged care chef for work in Invercargill from October through to early February. There will be training shifts through October and November, with the majority of the work through December and January.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing nutritious, delicious meals for residents
• Collaborating with dedicated kitchen teams
• Making a genuine impact in residents' daily lives

Requirements:

• Experience with special diets, allergies, and intolerances
• Experience with texture-modified meals (soft, minced, and puréed)
• Experience with supplementary nutrition requirements

What We Offer:

• $32-$35 per hour (dependent on experience), paid weekly always on time
• Easy shift management with our intuitive mobile app
• Diverse, rewarding work - no two days are the same
• Consistent work over Summer, with opportunities for further casual work

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years' experience as a Chef in commercial or aged care kitchens
• Strong food safety knowledge and attention to detail
• Confidence in meeting dietary and hygiene standards
• A team player who is reliable, positive, and professional

With TRN, you're not tied to one kitchen. You'll experience variety, flexibility, and the chance to meet great people all while doing what you do best.

Apply today and join the best in the business!