Chef - Operations Support, Waikato

Looking for a new opportunity? Like a position with variety and challenge? Our team in the Waikato is growing, and we need an experienced chef who can work across a variety of aged care, private hospital and cafe settings with different cooking styles, service times and quantities. Experience in Senior Living is preferable but not essential. This is a permanent position to cover team members when on leave and training days. No two days are the same. Whether it’s bulk cooking of wholesome meals for rest‑homes or filling the cabinets at cafés and staff canteens, this role will keep you on your toes. You will get many occasions to wow residents and customers with your baking skills and passion for food. This role is based in Hamilton, but the successful applicant must be flexible and prepared to travel outside the Central Region to sites including Auckland and the Taranaki region, and overnight if required. You will need a car and a full driver’s licence. A competitive remuneration package and fuel allowance is provided. Benefits Passion for food and excellence in service Great remuneration package plus fuel allowance 40 hours per week, rostered across 7 days (Monday to Sunday) Responsibilities Prepare, cook and serve a variety of cuisine, including functions Monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation Create and adapt menus to cater for varied dietary requirements Estimate food and labour costs and manage within budget Discuss food preparation issues with managers and kitchen staff Adhere to our Food Control Plan and safety regulations Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and hazard‑free environment Ideal Candidate Aged care experience preferred but not essential Excellent communication skills and a flexible, can‑do, committed attitude Friendly and engaging, with a desire to be a productive and positive member of the team Passionate about good food and great service Excellent time‑management skills and computer literacy #J-18808-Ljbffr