Residential Cook for At-Risk Youth — Large-Group Meals

Oranga Tamariki; Lower Hutt; Híbrido; NZD 54.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children) invites applications for a Residential Cook at Epuni Care and Protection Residence, Lower Hutt. Remuneration starts between $54,080 to $57,901 per annum, dependent on experience.

You will plan menus, prepare meals for tamariki and rangatahi, and work with the Residence Chef to ensure timely and quality catering in a busy residential setting. This role requires strong organisational skills, teamwork, and a respectful, safety-conscious approach.

Formación

• Proven experience cooking for large groups.
• Understand health and safety and food hygiene practices.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning and time management.
• Ability to work well in a team and use initiative.
• Respect for cross-cultural practices; knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.
• NZQA Level 2 or equivalent qualification; 2–3 years' related work experience considered.

Responsabilidades

• Plan menus in collaboration with Residence Chef for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Prepare and cook meals on rostered days, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Support operations of the secure residence with organised workflow.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in daily kitchen duties.

Conocimientos

Large-group cooking

Health & safety

Food hygiene

Relationship building

Organisation

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Cross-cultural awareness

tikanga Māori

Pacific culture knowledge

Educación

NZQA Level 2

Descripción del empleo

Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children) invites applications for a Residential Cook at Epuni Care and Protection Residence, Lower Hutt. Remuneration starts between $54,080 to $57,901 per annum, dependent on experience.

You will plan menus, prepare meals for tamariki and rangatahi, and work with the Residence Chef to ensure timely and quality catering in a busy residential setting. This role requires strong organisational skills, teamwork, and a respectful, safety-conscious approach.