[ref. u51363424] Kitchen Supervisor / Cook

Employment Type: Full-time (Monday – Friday, with flexibility to cover weekends as required)

Bring Your Passion for Cooking into a Role That Truly Makes a Difference

Nestled on over 9 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens it offers the successful applicant a calm, homely atmosphere for both residents and staff.

• Plan and prepare a variety of nutritious, home-style meals and snacks for residents with diverse dietary needs—including modified textures, allergies, and cultural preferences.
• Lead and mentor a small, supportive kitchen team.
• Oversee staff rosters and ensure appropriate cover as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen that meets all Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with Food Act 2014 and operate within a verified Food Control Plan.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and minimise food waste.
• Ensure the kitchen operates with an approved and audited seasonal menu (Winter/Summer), as required in residential care settings.

You’ll be cooking for residents across a range of support needs, including aged care, intellectual and physical disabilities, and mental health—experience in these areas is an advantage, but not essential.

• Proven experience as a cook in a commercial or residential facility
• Experience supervising staff and managing kitchen operations (this includes stock control and ordering)
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations and dietary requirements
• Ability to plan and deliver menu cycles in line with compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills
• Compassionate, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for working with people
• Flexibility to work weekends when required

• A warm, supportive, and community-focused workplace
• Meaningful work that directly impacts resident wellbeing
• Stable hours and a consistent schedule
• Professional growth in the residential care sector
• Work surrounded by peaceful gardens and beautiful scenery
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of Invercargill: affordable living, friendly locals, and easy access to Fiordland, Queenstown, and the southern coast

• Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must pass a clean police check and drug screening
• Reliable transport to and from work

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your skills in the kitchen help improve lives every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and cover letter to kmatthews@advancedpersonnel.co.nz or call 021 941 896 for more information