Senior Resthome Chef

TRN; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay 8%

Flexible shifts

Ongoing work

Supportive team

Aged-care kitchens

Job summary

The Recruitment Network (TRN) is seeking an experienced Chef for Tauranga’s rest home and aged-care kitchen operations. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow menus and portion guidelines, and ensure high standards of food quality and safety in a supportive team environment.

We offer flexible casual shifts, weekly pay, and ongoing opportunities with a friendly TRN team across established aged-care kitchens.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional chef is essential.
• Experience in rest homes or healthcare catering is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to adapt to dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents
• Catering to different dietary requirements and special diets
• Following menus, recipes and portion guidelines
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Ensuring food safety and kitchen hygiene standards are met
• Working alongside kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Dietary requirements adaptation

Job description

Rest Home Chef

$32 - $36/hr + 8% holiday pay | Weekly pay | Flexible opportunities

The Recruitment Network (TRN) is looking for experienced Chefs in Tauranga to support rest home and aged-care kitchen operations.

Are you passionate about cooking, enjoy preparing quality meals and take pride in making a difference through food? We'd love to hear from you!

What's in it for you?

• $32 - $36 per hour + 8% holiday pay
• Weekly pay
• Flexible casual shifts
• Opportunities for ongoing work
• Support from the friendly TRN team
• Work in established aged-care kitchen environments

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents
• Catering to different dietary requirements and special diets
• Following menus, recipes and portion guidelines
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Ensuring food safety and kitchen hygiene standards are met
• Working alongside kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef is essential
• Experience in rest homes, aged care or healthcare catering is an advantage
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to cater to different dietary requirements
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Reliable, professional and able to work independently
• Current New Zealand working rights