Kitchen Manager- Fixed Term
Join our food services team at George Manning Lifecare & Village to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by helping create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents.
George Manning Lifecare & Village is Care Home and Hospital with 88 residents, located in the popular suburb of Spreydon, Christchurch. 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.
About Our Role:
- George Manning Lifecare & Village in Christchurch.
- Fixed term Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Nine weeks leave cover
- AMs’ and PM’s shifts
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Manager, with a passion for working in a culinary environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that good food is important to well-being, and be great at working with people.
As a Kitchen Manager at George Manning Lifecare, no two days will be the same, but you can be certain that each day you will leave work feeling fulfilled knowing that you’ve made a big difference in somebody else’s day. The work can be challenging, but it is also meaningful and rewarding, and your supportive and welcoming team will become your second family.
Skills & Experience
- 2 years minimum experience working in kitchen leadership role
- Experience in food preparation in a busy commercial kitchen
- Experience in preparing menus
- Good interpersonal skills – an even temperament is essential
- Good communication Skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- NZ Diploma in cookery is beneficial but not essential
- Understanding of Nga Paerewa sectors standards and applying the Treaty of Waitangi standards in the workplace.
What’s in it for you:
- Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
- Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
Join Us:
Submit an online application today by selecting the ‘Apply’ link.
Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.