Casual Cook | Burwood Health Campus

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to provide excellent healthcare and believe in embracing a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our communities. About the Role Have you considered working in a commercial kitchen? We invite you to join our dedicated and hardworking WellFood Department, where you will play a vital role in feeding our patients (turoro) and their families (whanau). As part of our retail cookery team, you will ensure that the needs of our patients are met to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include following standardized recipes and using your creative flair to present food we can all be proud of. You will also maintain and adhere to our Food Control Plan, the Te Whatu Ora code of conduct, and Health and Safety procedures. The starting salary for this position is $28.40 per hour, in accordance with the E tu Service and Food Workers collective agreement. In this role, you will be responsible for: - Performing general cooking and kitchen duties - Working within the retail cookery team to provide food for the Burwood campus cafes - Engaging in hot and cold cookery, baking, and function catering - Adhering to the food control plan - Carrying out general cleaning duties About You We are looking for individuals with exceptional skills and a passion for large-scale cookery. Strong communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to maintain speed without compromising quality. You should be a fast learner who can quickly pick up new skills, and previous experience in a similar environment would be advantageous. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we prioritize exceptional healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click on the "apply now" button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.