Food Services Team Leader - Fixed-Term, 32h/wk (Mon-Thu)

Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing activities

Work-life balance

Team environment

Discounted healthcare

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Central (PSC) - Enliven and Family Works is seeking a Chef and Head Cook for Chalmers Home in New Plymouth. You will lead the kitchen team, prepare meals, and ensure dietary needs are met in a hygienic facility.

This fixed-term role runs 32 hours per week (Mon-Thu, 9:30am-6pm) with a focus on quality, compassion, and teamwork to support older people living in our aged care home. Join a not-for-profit organisation with a values-based culture, opportunities for upskilling,

Qualifications

• City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NZQA 75/1 and 75/2, or certificate in hospitality level 4.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in aged care.
• Knowledge and experience in practicing food safety regulations, ensuring that hygiene standards are upheld and the kitchen and its products are safe.
• Excellent leadership skills, gained in a hospitality environment.
• Experience cooking for a variety of dietary requirements including modified meals.
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate special events and celebrations within the Home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily meal preparation and cooking in the kitchen.
• Coordinate Weekend Cook and Kitchen Hands to ensure smooth service.
• Meet the dietary needs of Elders and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Provide kitchen leadership to the team and support smooth operation of the Home.
• Assist in catering for events and celebrations as required.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Dietary requirements

Flexibility

Education

Hospitality certificate (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NZQA 75/1 & 75/2)

Job description

Presbyterian Support Central (PSC) - Enliven and Family Works is seeking a Chef and Head Cook for Chalmers Home in New Plymouth. You will lead the kitchen team, prepare meals, and ensure dietary needs are met in a hygienic facility.

This fixed-term role runs 32 hours per week (Mon-Thu, 9:30am-6pm) with a focus on quality, compassion, and teamwork to support older people living in our aged care home. Join a not-for-profit organisation with a values-based culture, opportunities for upskilling,