Cook | Dunedin

 Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, Part time 30 hours per week
• $25.42 per hour
• Variety of shifts

As a Cook at Redroofs Lifecare, you will be preparing and cooking hearty nutritious meals for aged residents that meet individual food requirements. You will be working within a functioning kitchen and supported by the wider team. This is a great opportunity to showcase your cooking skills while being able to make a true difference in the lives of others.  

He pūkenga tou | Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Knowledge of food hygiene practices, with a current Food Hygiene Certificate or the willingness to obtain
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and also independently
• Availability to accept a range of shift times, and additional shifts when required

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau | What we offer our employees 

• The opportunity to work within a progressive environment and with an organisation that has a solid focus to ensure the delivery of respectful and caring services that is safe for residents and staff.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment with approachable and supportive management.
• Employee benefits include EAP and leading retailer discounts.

Nau mai haere mai ki Heritage Lifecare | Welcome to Heritage Lifecare 

Heritage Lifecare is a trusted aged care provider to over 2,500 people, providing residential aged care services and care homes throughout New Zealand. We are driven to nurture and grow environments that feel like home by promoting inclusion, interaction, and strong community values.

Redroofs Lifecare is a 50-bed Care Home located in the city of Dunedin. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else? 

We recognise the Treaty of Waitangi and its importance to Māori and how it applies to the work at Heritage Lifecare. This includes adhering to the concepts of whanaungatanga, whakapapa and manaakitanga when dealing with people to foster an environment where people can work together with ease and understanding.

Our team is built on the foundation of respecting individuals, both residents and staff. We pride ourselves on creating a ‘Better everyday – everyday’ for our residents.

Tono mai | How to Apply

Please submit an online application by selecting the ‘Apply’ link.  You will be taken to our online application platform to complete an easy online application. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.