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Sound Care GroupWaikato, Waikato, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

We are seeking two experienced Chef to join our team and oversee food services for our aged care facilities, based at Te Whare Manaaki o Tamahere, Waikato. This role is responsible for planning menus, supervising kitchen teams, and ensuring nutritious and high-quality meals for our residents

About the role : Job title : Chef

Location : Based at Te Whare Manaaki o Tamahere, Waikato

Number of positions available : Two (2) permanent full time position

Hours and shifts : At least 30 hours a week on rotating roster including weekends

Pay range : $30 to $35 per hour depending on experience and qualification

Key Responsibilities :

  • Plan and design seasonal menus that cater to dietary, medical, and cultural

needs.

  • Prepare and cook meals to high standards of quality and presentation.
  • Manage ordering, stock, and food cost control.
  • Lead, roster, and train kitchen staff, including assistant cooks and kitchenhands.
  • Ensure compliance with hygiene, health, and food safety regulations.
  • Work with the Facility Manager in preparing budget and cost estimates for food

    • and kitchen supplies

  • Manage food and kitchen inventory and orders, ensuring adequate supplies at all

    • times

  • Discuss and collaborate with the Managers, Registered Nurse, Dietitian and

    • Cooks / Chefs from other facilities of the Group, as needed, to resolve any food

    preparation and service issues, whilst working with the team in determining

    residents' likes and dislikes

  • Ensure food handling and preparation is safe, hygienic and not wasteful
  • Train and manage kitchen staff

    • About You :

  • At least three years relevant experience operating in a Chef / Line Cook capacity. We

    • may consider a relevant NZQA Level equivalent qualification in culinary or

    cookery in lieu of experience)

  • Proven experience in menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen management
  • Has experience dealing with kitchen staff concerns and has good communication

    • skills.

  • Preferrably has work experience in a residential care environment with empathy

    • and cultural awareness.

  • Willingness and ability to do any shift on any day of the week as per rotating

    • roster, and the availability for a full time position

  • Proficiency in the use of computer and internet, due to our electronic medication

    • system, resident care system, HR system, roster system and other applications

  • Good command of the English language
  • Excellent physical and mental fitness
  • Can pass drug test and police check
  • Positive can-do attitude and willingness to adapt to change
  • Personability and high standard of personal hygiene

    • About Us

    At Sound Care Group, we are dedicated to delivering holistic nursing care across

    our six facilities, ensuring that every resident receives compassionate, high-quality

    support.

    Our team shares a true passion for caring, anchored by our core values :

    C – Competence

    A – Authenticity

    R – Respect

    E – Empathy

    We are looking for dedicated and compassionate professionals who align with these

    values and are eager to contribute to a positive, supportive environment. If you're

    passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents, we’d love to

    hear from you!

    Send your CV and cover letter to :

    Closing of application on 17 November 2025

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