Hospital Production Kitchen Cook - Lead a Busy Team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hamilton invites applications for a Production Kitchen Cook. This full-time, on-site role involves preparing and serving meals for our hospital, including 2500 meals daily and Meals on Wheels. Hours are 8-hour shifts between 6:00 am and 8:30 pm, with weekend and public holiday work possible.

You should be passionate about food, understand food safety, work well under pressure, and communicate in English. NZ residency is required.

Qualifications

• Interest in food and ability in its preparation.
• Understanding of food safety principles.
• High standards for themselves and the food they prepare.
• Ability to direct assistants fairly and consistently.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Excellent communication in English (spoken and written).
• NZ residency is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for clients in a high-volume kitchen.
• Support kitchen operations and food service to patients and Meals on Wheels as needed.
• Work a 40-hour week with 8-hour shifts between 6:00 am and 8:30 pm; weekend/public holiday work may be required.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Team player

English communication

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hamilton invites applications for a Production Kitchen Cook. This full-time, on-site role involves preparing and serving meals for our hospital, including 2500 meals daily and Meals on Wheels. Hours are 8-hour shifts between 6:00 am and 8:30 pm, with weekend and public holiday work possible.

You should be passionate about food, understand food safety, work well under pressure, and communicate in English. NZ residency is required.