Cook

The role Our Lady Allum Village in Milford are looking for a casual Cook to join their talented kitchen team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Expressing your creativity and passion for cooking
• Delivering top class customer service to a high standard and quality
• Supporting the provisions of foodservice operations under the direction of senior management
• Constantly learning and developing your skills/knowledge
• Working hours that will allow you to maintain a healthy work life balance.

What you’ll bring:

• A passion for cooking and serving meals that not only look great but taste amazing
• A completed culinary apprenticeship, or equivalent experience
• Excellent customer and people relationship skills
• Safe food hygiene handling certificates Safe Food NZQA 167, 168, 20666 or 27955
• A positive 'can do attitude', always ready to go the extra mile
• A team first attitude
• Strong time management and leadership skills - you're someone who takes ownership and accountability
• Respect for resident confidentiality
• The ability to work rostered shifts
• Full working rights in New Zealand

Why join Oceania? At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.
• We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.
• We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.
• We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.

Apply now and become part of our journey.

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