Casual Cook | Kaikoura Hospital
Kaikoura - Kaikoura Hospital
- Casual shifts to cover annual and sick leave.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
Are you looking for more meaningful work in the hospitality industry?Health New Zealand is looking for a cook to join our Kaikoura Health Te Ha O Te Ora kapa (team) to help feed our turoro (patients) and whanau (family).Located on the beautiful Kaikoura coast, Kaikoura Health Te Ha O Te Ora offers a wide variety of services to the local community.Our integrated Family Health Centre offers a fantastic mix of general practice and rural hospital medicine with a wide range of services and this role is supporting those important services.
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Cooking for rest home residents, acute turoro (patients) and meals on wheels delivery.
- Keeping work areas, equipment and utensils clean and well maintained
- Receiving, store and rotate kitchen supplies
- Regularly developing and updating industry knowledge
You will be following recipes from a weekly menu and will be supported by the main cook of the day.
Salary starting from $ 29.25 per hour. Based on the E tu Service and Food Workers collective agreement.
About You
We are looking for a motivated, reliable and punctual Cook who can bring their passion for food to our facility.
You will also be responsible for maintaining and adhering to our Food Control Plan, Health New Zealand code of conduct and Health and Safety procedures.
Full training will be provided to all new staff joining our team.
Skills and Experience- Excellent communication skills
- Passion for cookery and a creative approach, adaptable when required
- The ability to maintain speed without compromising standards, work well under pressure
- Ability to build solid relationships with others
- Proven experience in a similar role preferred but not essential
- NZQA Food Handling Cert Unit 167/ 168 preferred but not essential
- High level of Patient confidentiality
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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