Creative Chef for Senior Living Kitchen (Fixed-Term)

Oceania Group; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bayview Village in Tauranga is seeking a fixed-term full-time Chef to join the kitchen team. The role operates Saturday to Wednesday, blending creativity with service excellence in a retirement living environment.

Key requirements include a completed culinary apprenticeship or equivalent experience, strong leadership and time-management skills, and NZ working rights. Safe Food NZQA certificates are mandatory, with a supportive team and opportunities for growth within Oceania.

Qualifications

• Completed culinary apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Excellent customer and people relationship skills.
• Safe food hygiene handling certificates Safe Food NZQA 167, 168, 20666 or 27955.
• Strong time management and leadership skills with a team-first attitude.
• Full working rights in New Zealand and rostered shifts.

Responsibilities

• Express your creativity and passion for cooking while ensuring high-quality meals.
• Deliver top-class customer service to a high standard.
• Support the provisions of foodservice operations under senior management.
• Constantly learn and develop skills/knowledge and adapt to rostered shifts.

Job description

The Bayview Village in Tauranga is seeking a fixed-term full-time Chef to join the kitchen team. The role operates Saturday to Wednesday, blending creativity with service excellence in a retirement living environment.

Key requirements include a completed culinary apprenticeship or equivalent experience, strong leadership and time-management skills, and NZ working rights. Safe Food NZQA certificates are mandatory, with a supportive team and opportunities for growth within Oceania.