cook

New Zealand Government; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hawke''s Bay is seeking a Cook to join the Nutrition & Food Service team. You will prepare and deliver nutritious meals for patients, Meals on Wheels clients, caf customers, and staff in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring meals are delivered on time, contributing to patient wellbeing and a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Current Food Safety Certificate.
• Experience in caf and bulk food preparation and cooking.
• Strong understanding of food safety practices and Safe Food Pro.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Positive attitude, strong teamwork, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, Meals on Wheels recipients, caf customers, and staff.
• Follow established recipes and maintain food safety standards.
• Ensure meals are delivered to service areas on time.

Skills

Food safety certificate

Bulk food preparation

Food safety practices

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Relevant cooking or hospitality qualification

Job description

Cook – Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital

Permanent, Full time 80 Hours per fortnight 1 FTEUse

Use your passion for food to make a meaningful difference by providing quality meals that support the wellbeing of patients and the wider community every day.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Cook within our Nutrition & Food Service team, you will play an important role in preparing and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, Meals on Wheels recipients, caf customers, and staff. Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, you will prepare and cook a variety of meals, follow established recipes, maintain food safety standards, and ensure meals are delivered to service areas on time.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about food and enjoys making a positive difference through their work. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to providing excellent food services that contribute to patient wellbeing, while also having the opportunity to contribute ideas, support continuous improvement, and help create a positive dining experience for those we serve.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Nutrition & Food Service team provides essential catering services across Hawke's Bay Hospital, supporting patients, Meals on Wheels clients, visitors, and staff. We are a collaborative team that takes pride in delivering safe, nutritious, and high-quality food while maintaining excellent customer service standards.

Based in Hastings, you'll enjoy the benefits of living and working in Hawke's Bay, a region renowned for its sunny climate, vibrant food and wine culture, beautiful coastlines, and welcoming communities.

About you

• A current Food Safety Certificate.
• Experience in caf and bulk food preparation and cooking.
• A strong understanding of food safety practices and Safe Food Pro.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• A relevant cooking or hospitality qualification.
• Experience working within a large-scale catering or healthcare environment.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.