Permanent - Monday to Friday - Full Time

• Are you used to preparing large scale catering?
• Are you able to cater meals for a variety of dietary needs?
• Would you like to be part of an environment where you get to know the people you prepare meals for?

We are looking for a someone to join us at Cashmere Home as our Food Services Team Leader, to manage the smooth running of our kitchen and the kitchen team. Mealtimes are an important part of our day, it's when our residents come together and connect with each other and we like to ensure they enjoy the food as much as the company at the table.

About the role

In Cashmere’s kitchen, you can expect busy and varied days with a supportive team to get the job done. Whilst there is always a lot going on, we offer a great work life balance - working Monday to Friday 9'30am to 6pm, so no long or anti-social hours in this role! You will be responsible for the day to day preparation and cooking of meals in the kitchen, and co-ordination of the Weekend Cook and Kitchen Hands. You will be creating an enjoyable living environment by providing tasty nutritious meals, which meet dietary needs, in a hygienic and organised kitchen. As the Foods Services Team Leader you will ensure that resources are managed in a cost-effective manner, as well as budgeting and reducing wastage. You will have knowledge in and experience in practicing food safety regulations, ensure that hygiene standards are upheld and the kitchen and its products are safe.

About you

As well as a passion for working in an environment where you can contribute to making a difference to our Elders living at Cashmere Home. You will be calm and well organised person with great interpersonal skills, and the ability to create tasty nutritional meals. You will enjoy getting know the people you prepare meals for, providing them with quality meal options. In addition, you will have:

• City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NZQA 75/1 and 75/2, or certificate in hospitality level 4
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to drive a manual van to deliver meals to our sister site Cashmere Heights
• Excellent leadership skills, gained in a hospitality environment
• Experience cooking for a variety of dietary requirements including modified meals
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate special events and celebrations within the Home

What’s in it for me?

Enliven offers a compassionate environment where upskilling and training are highly valued. We support our staff in gaining nationally recognised qualifications through paid study days and workshops. Also on offer:

• Salary Range $28.50-$31.66 per hour
• A hospitality role without the anti-social hours - get a bit of work/life balance!
• Regular Employee Wellbeing activities for our teams to participate in
• Free flu vaccinations as part of Enliven’s wellbeing programme
• Training and development programmes and opportunities
• Supportive team who share a common purpose and love what they do!
• Discount with popular NZ retailers and Health Insurance

About us

Our Enliven services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose. Just like any family home, at Cashmere Home there are lots of shared spaces, including the lounges, entertaining areas, the recreation room, and the dining room. Residents use these spaces whenever they like, to socialise, read, do activities and host visitors. You’ll often find avid conversations happening in the shared spaces!

How to apply

To discuss the role or for more information get in touch with Manisha Jobard 04 478 9051 or email at recruitment@psc.org.nz

Please note: apply only if you have the existing legal right to work in New Zealand, we are unable to support anyone who requires a visa.

As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a ‘Smoke Free’ policy onsite.