Junior Chef

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, reliable and experienced Junior Chef who has a passion for food and is keen to take the next step in their career by joining our team.

This position is based at Gillies Hospital in Epsom, Auckland where we are committed to providing restaurant quality meals and catering for special dietary requirements on request. Gillies Hospital is part of the Southern Cross group and is designed with a focus on short stay surgery and family-centred care, with four theatres, a purpose-built day-stay facility and 16 inpatient beds with ensuite facilities.

You will be involved in all aspects of food preparation, taking patient orders and delivering meals, whilst keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. Working Monday to Friday 11am to approximately 19:30pm, you will take sole charge from 14:30 until end of shift.

This position is a pivotal part of our team and requires a cook with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience who can:
- Assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of a-la-carte restaurant quality food for patients and staff
- Show an interest in developing skills further
- Discuss food preparation issues with managers and kitchen staff
- Show knowledge of dietary requirements
- Monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and hazard free environment
- Work at a high level without supervision
- Be friendly and engaging and know what it means to deliver outstanding customer service
This is an amazing opportunity for someone who enjoys interacting with people and making their day by serving amazing meals!

Why us?
Your uncompromising commitment to a passion for food and excellence in service will be well rewarded, with benefits that include:

We will be considering applications as they come through … so don’t delay, apply today!

The candidates applying must be New Zealand citizens/residents or eligible to work in New Zealand. Please specify your current status in your job application correspondence.