Catering & Laundry Instructor: Mentor in Kitchens

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Gym facilities

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is hiring a Catering/Laundry Instructor for Mt Eden Corrections Facility. You will supervise and train men in a real kitchen and assist with corporate catering to enable NZQA qualifications.

Role includes on-site training, exposure to custodial elements, and rostered hours of 80 per fortnight with potential overtime. Prior catering and educative experience are essential; NZQA assessor status is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven passion & practical experience in the Catering industry at a professional level.
• London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications
• Experience working within a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment, and/or willingness to learn about cultural expectations
• Outstanding H&S practices
• Exceptional people leadership & communication skills
• The ability to motivate and develop people within a challenging team environment
• You will need a full New Zealand Driver Licence
• The legal right to work in New Zealand for a minimum of no less than 18 months
• The ability to pass a range of pre-employment checks e.g. medical assessment, physical readiness assessment, drug test etc
• Experience as an Adult Educator or NZQA Assessor (4098) is an advantage, along with a First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and practical training to men in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Coordinate general meal preparation and delivery including corporate catering.
• Support the Laundry operation as part of the Internal Services Team when needed.

Skills

Catering experience

Trade qualifications

Cultural awareness

Health & Safety

Leadership

People development

Driver Licence

Work eligibility

Background checks

Education/Assessing

First Aid

Education

NZQA Assessor (4098)

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is hiring a Catering/Laundry Instructor for Mt Eden Corrections Facility. You will supervise and train men in a real kitchen and assist with corporate catering to enable NZQA qualifications.

Role includes on-site training, exposure to custodial elements, and rostered hours of 80 per fortnight with potential overtime. Prior catering and educative experience are essential; NZQA assessor status is advantageous.