Residential Cook - Palmerston North - #310407

Permanent, Full Time, Palmerston North

Permanent position based at the Youth Justice Residence 'Te Au rere a te Tonga'.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Residential Cook is responsible for assisting catering services within the Residence. They are responsible for the provision of meals for children, young people and staff within an allocated budget, and catering for other groups and special events as required.

In this busy and varied role, you will draw on your nutritional and food development experience to run catering for large functions. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to give back to their community and help nourish our rangatahi.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• 3-5 years catering experience
• resilience, empathy and patience
• strong relationship building skills and the ability to build rapport with people from all backgrounds
• confidence working under pressure whilst also being a team player.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Remuneration starting from $54,080 - $57,901 based on experience

We offer a vibrant and supportive team and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Applications close: Sunday 19 May 2024

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact [email protected]

At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our kaimahi and the tamariki and whānau we support. We have strict health & safety measures to keep our people safe and as part of this role, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or intend to be prior to starting with us. We may also ask you to undertake COVID-19 tests during your employment.