Cook - Full Time
Lead the kitchen and deliver well-presented, nutritious meals to our residents. Monitor portion control. Correctly supply special order requirements.
Exceptional People Exceptional Care: Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 25 locations nationwide, employing over 1800 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1700 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.
Location: Radius Matamata, 20 Elizabeth St, Matamata
Hours of work: 30 hours per week, over a rotating roster
Note: Radius Care cannot support a work visa/visa change for this role
About the role:
Lead the kitchen and deliver our meals programme to residents of our residential care facility. Provide nutritious, well-presented meals. Ensure correct food is supplied against special orders. Monitor food temperature and oversee portion control.
Duties include:
Ensure all infection control policies and procedures are followed
Deal efficiently with telephone calls
Maintain appropriate quality standards
Refer maintenance requests to the catering manager
Ensure storage areas are kept clean
We offer:
Access to discounts and benefits via our Staff App + uniform provided
Fortnightly pay + Weekend shift allowance (if applicable)
Supportive team environment + Optimal staff-to-resident ratio
Training and development, e.g. literacy and numeracy, assistance with NZQA qualifications
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Skills and Experience:
Previous experience in the same role preferred
Excellent organisational skills and reliability
Personable, with a positive attitude and excellent people skills
Experience leading a team preferred, but not essential
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Cook - Full Time - Radius Care
Radius Care supports equality and diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, development of your career pathway, and a safe and healthy work environment. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs; we value the experience that you will bring to our organisation.
E kaha tautoko ana a Radius care i te ōritetanga, me te kanorau ā ō tātou nei kaimahi. E pirihonga ana mātou ki te whakaroto i ngā whiwhinga mahi whakaōrite, me te whakawhanake i tō umanga ngaio. Āno hoki, kia haumaru, kia hauora hoki tō tātou whaitua mahi. Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a kōutou, ngā kaitono kātoa. Āhakoa nō hea koe , āhakoa te pakeke , tō ira tangata rānei. E whai tīkanga ana tō tātou nei rōpu whakahaere, i ngā wheako whaiaro maha kei a kōutou kātoa.
- Department
- Hospitality
- Role
- Cook
- Locations
- Radius Matamata
About Radius Care
At Radius Care, you’re part of something real. A team that backs each other, a workplace that respects you, and a mission that actually matters. This isn’t just a job. It’s holding space for someone’s story, showing up when it counts, and being the reason someone feels safe, seen, and supported.