Residential Cook - Epuni Care and Protection Residence Lower Hutt

Residential Cook - Epuni Care and Protection Residence Lower Hutt Remuneration starts between $54,080 to $57,901 per annum, dependent on experience Are you passionate about nourishing and supporting at-risk rangatahi? Join the team at Epuni Care and Protection Residence! Oranga Tamariki — Ministry for Children is the Ministry that supports children and young people in New Zealand. Oranga Tamariki has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do and works to advance the wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes of children and young people. Mō te tūnga| About therole: In this busy role, you will be working with the Residence Chef in planning menus for the tamariki and rangatahi in our care, and you will usually be working independently to prepare and cook those meals on your rostered days at work. Your great organisational skills will see you prepare quality meals on time, supporting the operations of our secure residence. We are looking for someone who is passionate about preparing quality meals to a group of people of all ages, and for someone who takes pride in their work and in their working environment. This roster requires you to work a combination ofmornings, days, evenings and weekends. Key requirements of the role include: Proven experience as a cook for large groups Understanding of health and safety, including food hygiene Strong relationship building skills Effective organisation, planning and time management skills Ability to work well as part of a team Ability to work unsupervised and able to use your initiative Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture Qualifications equivalent to NZQA level 2 or equivalent. Consideration will be given to applicants with 2 - 3 years' work experience and successful study towards a qualification Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. Applications Close: Friday 11th September 2026 at Midnight If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahiand requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol. #J-18808-Ljbffr