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Cook - WhangareiBupa Care Services NZ Limited • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
Cook - Whangarei

Cook - Whangarei

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
26 days ago
Job description

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. Food makes such a difference to the residents’ lives, which is why Totara Gardens Care Home and Merrivale Care Home , located in Whangarei, is searching for a Cook / Chef to join the Kitchen team. We have a variety of opportunities, which includes :

  • Casual Cook role - no guaranteed hours.
  • We also have a fixed term contract Cook role, working full time hours, lasting until 30 Jan 2026.

There are opportunities to work as a Kitchen Manager on a Fixed-term basis as well, for those who have experience leading kitchen teams.

Hours & Roster Details for both Totara Gardens & Merivale Care Homes :

  • Position : Kitchen Manager
  • Employment Type : Fixed-term contract until 30 January 2026. The other fixed term contract is until 2 October 2026
  • Hours : Average 34 hours per week
  • Shift Time : 8.00am - 5.00pm
  • Roster Pattern : 3 on 2 off, 5 on 4 off (2 weekly roster across Monday - Sunday)
  • Days of work : Week 1 : Monday - Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. Week 2 : Monday - Wednesday
  • You will be working alongside equally passionate and creative colleagues to plan, implement and ensure that our residents' individual food and nutritional needs are met through delicious menu programmes. Come be part of a team who have chosen to enrich the lives of society’s most vulnerable.

    Where You Will Make an Impact

  • Menu planning and implementation.
  • Food preparation.
  • Adhere to food Hygiene and Safety.
  • Special event catering.
  • Ordering and monitoring supplies.
  • What About You

  • A relevant NZQA culinary qualification or equivalent is preferred and a minimum of 1 year of experience is essential.
  • Be prepared to roll up your sleeve and get stuck into whatever needs to get done.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and passion for making a difference in our residents’ lives.
  • Ensure resident confidentiality.
  • Reliable transport or travel arrangements.
  • Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.
  • Reasons to Belong

  • Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
  • Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
  • Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits
  • No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa’.
  • For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.

    About Bupa

    Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we are now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people and we live by our values : Brave, Caring, and Responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

    Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

    Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

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