Chef Manager - CHT Onewa

• Permanent full-time role with 40 guaranteed hours each week
• Lead a dedicated team creating quality meals for residents
• Combine your culinary expertise with people and operational leadership

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our catering operations at CHT Onewa .

This is a permanent full-time position with 40 guaranteed hours per week . You will lead the preparation, cooking and delivery of high-quality meals for residents while overseeing the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen, cleaning and laundry services.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage and develop your team, oversee rosters and stock, control costs and maintain high standards of food quality, safety and resident satisfaction.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Lead kitchen, catering, cleaning and laundry team members to deliver quality services for residents.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals that meet residents' dietary and cultural requirements.
• Manage rosters, staffing levels, stock, ordering, invoicing and operational records.
• Apply effective catering controls, including portion control, stock management, budgeting and waste reduction.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, infection control and health and safety across all areas of responsibility.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• An NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or equivalent, along with an NZQA Food Handling Certificate.
• Previous cooking experience in a similar environment, with experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Strong financial capability, including budgeting, cost control and Profit and Loss understanding.
• Confident computer skills, including Microsoft Office and experience working with operational systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to remain positive and professional under pressure.
• Experience with menu and nutrition planning and operating a catering service within budgetary constraints would be highly advantageous.

Nga painga / Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.

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Mo matou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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For any recruitment queries, please contact the Compass Group Recruitment Team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz .

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