Chef

Job description

Tamahere Country Club Care Centre is a leading luxury retirement and care community, renowned for its exceptional service, refined hospitality, and commitment to delivering an unparalleled living experience. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where residents enjoy comfort, wellbeing, and personalised care of the highest standard.

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team and help deliver an exceptional dining experience every day.

About the Role

As a Chef at Tamahere Country Club Care Centre, you will play an important role in supporting our daily kitchen operations and ensuring our residents receive nutritious, well-presented meals that meet a variety of dietary needs.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality meals following set menus and dietary requirements
• Supporting the Executive Chef in delivering consistently high standards of service
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and compliance practices are maintained
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-run kitchen environment
• Creating a warm and positive atmosphere for residents, visitors, and staff

This role is perfect for someone passionate about hospitality who enjoys meaningful work within a caring and community-focused environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified and experienced Chef
• Knowledgeable in food safety, hygiene, and special dietary requirements
• Reliable, organised, and able to work well independently and within a team
• Calm under pressure and able to manage your time effectively
• Warm, approachable, and committed to providing outstanding service to residents
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, or large-scale catering is an advantage, but not essential.

• Relevant chef qualification or trade training
• Strong understanding of food safety standards (NZQA 167/168 beneficial)
• Previous experience in restaurant, café, catering, or care environments
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality food and hospitality

• A supportive and friendly workplace culture
• Consistent hours and a great work–life balance
• Modern kitchen facilities in a stunning environment
• Opportunities for development and training
• A role with purpose—make a difference in residents’ everyday lives

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Chef who takes pride in preparing quality meals and wants to be part of a caring, community-focused team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a cover letter.