Chef

You’ll lead the day-to-day kitchen service, manage menu planning and food purchasing, and ensure all meals are delivered with care and consistency to meet the dietary needs of our tangatawhai ora.

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our ‘whatever it takes’ wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Monday-Friday role – Have weekends off!
• Perk + Perk plus discount app
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers discounts

The Role | Mō tēnei tūrangamahi

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Chef to join our team in Feilding.

This is a sole-charge kitchen role where you'll be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality meals, you will be preparing dinner for around 40 people along with lunch for 23 people. You’ll lead the day-to-day kitchen service, manage menu planning and food purchasing, and ensure all meals are delivered with care and consistency to meet the dietary needs of our guests.

This is a fixed-term role through to the end of February 2026, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

You | Mōu

We are looking for someone who :

• Has NZQA Food Safety certificate or willing to work towards one
• Holds a New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or a recognised equivalent or be willing to commence study towards this within six months of starting employment with Pathways and completed within two years of commencement.
• A flair for creativeness and innovation
• Tertiary qualification in hospitality, professional cookery, or equivalent
• Experience in managing to a budget
• Experience as a head chef, or in sole charge kitchen

ApplicationsClose | Rā Katinga

15 November 2025. Please note, this job may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact : Niki Garbe, Service and Relationship Manager on for any queries.

For further information, visit our website

Pathways is committed to healthylifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage peoplewithlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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