Kitchen Manager

Join our team at Brookhaven Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

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 on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role:

• Brookhaven Retirement Lifecare, located in Beautiful Christchurch
• Permanent Full-Time (40 hours per week)
• AMs', PM's and weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Manager, 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 Kitchen Manager at Brookhaven Lifecare, no two days will be the same, but you can be certain that each day you will leave work feeling fulfilled knowing that you've made a big difference in somebody else's day. The work can be challenging, but it is also meaningful and rewarding, and your supportive and welcoming team will become your second family.

Skills & Experience

• 2 years minimum experience working in kitchen leadership role
• Experience in food preparation in a busy commercial kitchen
• Experience in preparing menus
• Good interpersonal skills – an even temperament is essential
• Good communication Skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• NZ Diploma in cookery is beneficial but not essential
• Understanding of Nga Paerewa sectors standards and applying the Treaty of Waitangi standards in the workplace.

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. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.