• Permanent, Full Time
• Based in Manukau
• Supportive team and a genuine commitment to wellbeing

Permanent position based at the Youth Justice Residence Whakatakapokai.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Residential Chef is responsible for the management of catering services within the Residence. They are responsible for the provision of meals for children, young people and staff within an allocated budget, and catering for other groups and special events as required.

In this busy and varied role, you will draw on your nutritional and food development experience to run catering for large functions, manage the catering budget and lead a team of cooks. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to give back to their community and help nourish our rangatahi.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• a current Food Hygiene Certificate and a Level 4 Certification in food preparation (or working towards this)
• 3-5 years catering experience
• resilience, empathy and patience
• strong relationship building skills and the ability to build rapport with people from all backgrounds
• confidence working under pressure whilst also being a team player.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We're offering a competitive salary starting from $62.500 to $68.781 depending on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant 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.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Mirko.Tojaga@ot.govt.nz