Cook- Fixed Term

Qjumpers; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Cook for a fixed-term part-time role (16 hours per week) until 11 January 2027. You will help provide hearty, nutritious meals for residents and ensure individual dietary requirements are met with a positive, can-do attitude.

You will bring proven catering experience, a culinary qualification, and a passion for delivering quality dining experiences in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering and food service.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Commitment to providing nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hearty, nutritious meals for residents in a care setting.
• Adapt menus to meet individual dietary requirements.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety practices.

Skills

Catering experience

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Join our culinary team at Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by helping create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents.

Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village is a 60-bed Care Home and Hospital with a 7-unit Village located in the center of the Sumner Village in Christchurch. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us:

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organization with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves in being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role:

• Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village in Christchurch.
• Fixed Term Part-Time (16 Hours per week) until 11 January 2027

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Cook, with a passion for working in a culinary environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that good food is important to well-being, and be great at working with people. As a Cook at Edith Cavell Lifecare, you will be responsible for helping to provide hearty nutritious meals for our residents, ensuring any individual food requirements are met. You will need to be reliable and eager to lend a hand.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in catering and food service, ideally working in a commercial kitchen.
• A culinary qualification or equivalent experience.
• A passion for creating good food and providing an exceptional dining experience.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Experience delivering to a quality standard.

What’s in it for you:

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Join Us:

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.