Kitchen Supervisor (Part time) | Hillmorton Health Campus

• Christchurch – Hillmorton Health Campus
• Permanent part-time working 28 hours per week - (Days and start times to be discussed)

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:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Supervisor to lead our Kitchen team. As the Supervisor – Kitchen, will be your primary responsibility will be to manage and lead the kitchen staff, including Cooks and Kitchen Assistants, ensuring that our service delivery meets the highest standards. You will be instrumental in overseeing daily operations, developing rosters, managing performance, and ensuring the team provides quality food services to our patients and their whanau.

Salary - Starting rate $30.99 per hour. Based on the E tū Service and Food Workers collective agreement

Key Responsibilities:

Team Management:

• Provide direct line management for Cooks and team members, supporting them in both their individual and collective roles.
• Develop and publish working rosters, ensuring staff attendance is accurately recorded for correct payroll processing.
• Manage leave plans to ensure a balance between staff wellbeing and service delivery needs.
• Lead recruitment processes, ensuring that staffing levels meet the service’s quality requirements.
• Address performance and conduct issues, including absence management, with HR support and escalate to management when necessary.
• Ensure waste manager, food safety controls and quality are meet at all times.

Customer Service:

• Engage with dietitians and clinical staff, addressing any concerns and escalating issues to management when appropriate.
• Take every opportunity to introduce yourself and gauge satisfaction with the food service, using feedback to suggest and implement improvements.

About you

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment.
• Proven experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Experience in training individuals and groups to improve performance and skills.
• Strong competence with MS Office Suite and a variety of software applications.
• Extensive experience in large-scale food production.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in the healthcare or aged care sectors.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, such as a Level 5 Diploma in Management.
• Food safety and Food Control Plan knowledge and experience.
• Health and Safety experience within a kitchen or food-related environment.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their whanau.

If you're an experienced kitchen leader with a passion for providing excellent food services and leading a motivated team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our dynamic team in making a difference!

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 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 Kerri McCarthy at [email protected]

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

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