Senior Aged-Care Chef: Fresh Meals & Team Leadership

Cater Plus; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cater Plus is seeking an experienced Chef for its Howick Baptist Aged Care team in Auckland. You will prepare, cook, and serve wholesome meals from a set menu, ensuring daily freshness and quality.

The role involves coordinating with managers and staff to maintain high service standards in a senior living environment. The ideal candidate has strong aged care menu experience, excellent communication, and a flexible, can-do attitude to cover shifts across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing, cooking and serving wholesome food.
• Ability to adapt menus for varied dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of New Zealand Food Control and safety regulations.
• Ability to work as a sole chef on duty when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hazard-free kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve wholesome meals.
• Monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Adapt menus to cater for varied dietary requirements.
• Discuss food preparation issues with managers and kitchen staff.
• Advise kitchen staff on cooking procedures and techniques.
• Demonstrate understanding of NZ Food Control and safety regulations.
• Operate as sole chef on duty when required.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Aged care catering

Menu creation

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Cater Plus is seeking an experienced Chef for its Howick Baptist Aged Care team in Auckland. You will prepare, cook, and serve wholesome meals from a set menu, ensuring daily freshness and quality.

The role involves coordinating with managers and staff to maintain high service standards in a senior living environment. The ideal candidate has strong aged care menu experience, excellent communication, and a flexible, can-do attitude to cover shifts across sites.