Cook

Join our culinary team at Waiapu House Lifecare & Village to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by helping create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents.

Waiapu House Lifecare & Village is in a great location in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay and provides rest home and hospital level care, as well as having a vibrant village. Talk to us today about working in a caring environment, with water views from your workplace!

Waiapu House Lifecare is an 80-bed care home with a 31-unit village. We are located in the sunny Hawke's Bay Village of Havelock North, recently awarded the title of 'Best New Zealand Suburb'. The region has stunning scenery, beaches, walkways, wineries and a warm climate. Have a great pace of life, with a short commute, affordable housing in welcoming communities, and many great amenities - including schools and recreational facilities. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us:

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves in being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role:

• Waiapu House Lifecare is located in the beautiful suburb of Havelock North HB
• Permanent part-time (21 hours per week)
• AM and Weekend shifts available.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cook, with a passion for working in a culinary environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that good food is important to well-being, and be great at working with people.

As a Cook at Waiapu House Lifecare, you will be responsible for helping to provide hearty nutritious meals for our residents, ensuring any individual food requirements are met. You will need to be reliable and eager to lend a hand, including working AM and weekend shifts, as needed.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in catering and food service, ideally working in a commercial kitchen (however on the job training will be given).
• A culinary qualification or equivalent experience.
• A passion for creating good food and providing an exceptional dining experience.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Experience delivering to a quality standard.

What's in it for you:

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Join Us:

Submit an online application today by selecting the 'Apply' link.

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.