Chef

 About the role:
 Job title: Chef
 Location: Based at Te Whare Manaaki o Tamahere, Waikato
 Number of positions available: Two (2) permanent full time position
 Hours and shifts: At least 30 hours a week on rotating roster including weekends
 Pay range: $30 to $35 per hour depending on experience and qualification
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and design seasonal menus that cater to dietary, medical, and cultural
  needs.
• Prepare and cook meals to high standards of quality and presentation.
• Manage ordering, stock, and food cost control.
• Lead, roster, and train kitchen staff, including assistant cooks and kitchenhands.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, health, and food safety regulations.
• Work with the Facility Manager in preparing budget and cost estimates for food
  and kitchen supplies
• Manage food and kitchen inventory and orders, ensuring adequate supplies at all
  times
• Discuss and collaborate with the Managers, Registered Nurse, Dietitian and
  Cooks/Chefs from other facilities of the Group, as needed, to resolve any food
  preparation and service issues, whilst working with the team in determining
  residents' likes and dislikes
• Ensure food handling and preparation is safe, hygienic and not wasteful
• Train and manage kitchen staff

About You:

• At least three years relevant experience operating in a Chef/ Line Cook capacity. We
   may consider a relevant NZQA Level equivalent qualification in culinary or
   cookery in lieu of experience)
• Proven experience in menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen supervision.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen management
• Has experience dealing with kitchen staff concerns and has good communication
   skills.
• Preferrably has work experience in a residential care environment with empathy
   and cultural awareness.
• Willingness and ability to do any shift on any day of the week as per rotating
   roster, and the availability for a full time position
• Proficiency in the use of computer and internet, due to our electronic medication
   system, resident care system, HR system, roster system and other applications
• Good command of the English language
• Excellent physical and mental fitness
• Can pass drug test and police check
• Positive can-do attitude and willingness to adapt to change
• Personability and high standard of personal hygiene

 About Us
 At Sound Care Group, we are dedicated to delivering holistic nursing care across
 our six facilities, ensuring that every resident receives compassionate, high-quality
 support.

 Our team shares a true passion for caring, anchored by our core values:
 C – Competence
 A – Authenticity
 R – Respect
 E – Empathy

 We are looking for dedicated and compassionate professionals who align with these
 values and are eager to contribute to a positive, supportive environment. If you're
 passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents, we’d love to
 hear from you!

Send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

Closing of application on 17 November 2025