Kitchen Manager

OverviewEvery day, in every way, we bring real heart to work.

At Bupa Liston Heights Care Home, located in Taupo, we are searching for a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team.This is a Permanent full-time role working 68 hours per fortnight.ResponsibilitiesRotating roster covering Monday – Sunday.You will be working Mon / Tue / Wed / Sat & Sun on Week 1 and Mon / Tue & Wed on Week 2 across a fortnightly roster pattern.Hours of work : working between 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pmTotal of 68 hours per fortnight.Implementation of all menu programmes and planning other catering needs for our residents.Manage the Kitchen team, including staff orientation, training, performance management, employee appraisals.Hygiene and food safety, including implement policies, procedures, and systems that ensure legislative requirements for safe food management.Management of ordering and use of supplies.Catering for special events.What We Are Looking ForA relevant NZQA culinary qualification (Level 3 & 4) or similar qualification is preferred and a minimum of 1-3 years of culinary experience is essential.Well versed planning and implementing nutritional menu programmes.Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication.Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and inspire the kitchen team.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.Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.BenefitsFully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.Refer-a-friend programme.Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.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 BupaThrough vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we're one of New Zealand's largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand's leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people : we're brave, caring, and responsible.

All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Our Values | A matou uaraBrave | Maiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | HaepapaApplications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

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