Cook

Waikatodhbnewsroom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Cook for its Nutrition & Food Service team in Hastings, New Zealand. The successful candidate will prepare quality meals for patients and staff, ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Ideal applicants should have experience in bulk cooking and excellent customer service skills. This part-time position offers a collaborative environment, emphasizing teamwork and quality service. Apply through the online careers portal for this rewarding opportunity to positively impact health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ideally 1-3 years of experience in bulk food cooking.
• Strong understanding of safe food practices.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of cooked dishes and baked items.
• Ensure meals are produced on time and portioned correctly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the workspace.

Skills

Experience in bulk food cooking

Customer service skills

Time management

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

• Permanent, Part-time 64 hours per fortnight (0.8FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Cook within our Nutrition & Food Service team, youll play an important part in providing highquality meals for patients, Meals on Wheels customers, and staff. Your day will include preparing a range of cooked dishes, baked items, and shortorder caf meals, all while following strict food safety and hygiene standards. Youll help ensure meals are produced on time, portioned correctly, and consistently meet the needs of those we serve.

This is a handson, fastpaced role where youll work collaboratively with kitchen assistants and other cooks, contribute ideas for new dishes, keep your workspace clean, and support a positive team culture. Every meal you prepare directly supports the wellbeing of people in our care - making this a rewarding opportunity to contribute to better health outcomes in the Hawkes Bay community.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Youll be part of the Nutrition & Food Service department at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Our team prepares and delivers meals to patients, the onsite caf , and community clients. Youll work closely with the Food Service Dietitian and kitchen team members in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on quality, efficiency, and great customer service.

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About you

As a Cook, you will bring:

• Experience in bulk food cooking (ideally 13 years)
• A Food Safety Certificate and strong understanding of safe food practices
• Proven customer service skills and the ability to work well with others
• A positive attitude, good problemsolving skills, and effective communication
• Physical capability to work safely - including standing for long periods, lifting up to 10kg, and performing tasks requiring agility
• Commitment to following food safety plans, hygiene standards, and health & safety procedures
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and a commitment to equity

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference: HAW09495

Location: North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Non-clinical - Food Services