Head Chef - Aged Care Kitchen Leader (7-Day Roster)

Cater Plus; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cater Plus is seeking a Head Chef to lead the Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital kitchen in Epsom, Auckland. This permanent, full-time role is on a 7-day roster (40 hours per week) and requires a minimum of 3 years in a chef role, with strong leadership and food-safety expertise.

The successful candidate will prepare nutritious meals for residents, manage dietary requirements and oversee service across breakfast, lunch and dinner, ensuring high standards of safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified and experienced Head Chef for an aged care kitchen.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of New Zealand Food Control and Food Safety Regulations.
• Reliability, organisation and ability to manage a busy service.
• Strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and deliver a-la-carte restaurant quality meals for residents and staff.
• Understand dietary requirements and texture-modified meals (minced & moist, puréed).
• Develop skills further and discuss food preparation with managers and kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and presentation.
• Monitor quality at all stages and ensure a clean, hazard-free environment.
• Deliver outstanding customer service in an aged care setting.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Customer service orientation

Ability to work in busy environment

Education

Qualified Chef (NZ Cert/Equivalent)

Job description

Cater Plus is seeking a Head Chef to lead the Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital kitchen in Epsom, Auckland. This permanent, full-time role is on a 7-day roster (40 hours per week) and requires a minimum of 3 years in a chef role, with strong leadership and food-safety expertise.

The successful candidate will prepare nutritious meals for residents, manage dietary requirements and oversee service across breakfast, lunch and dinner, ensuring high standards of safety and customer service.