Cook

2 weeks ago

Greymouth West Coast, New Zealand Heritage Lifecare Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$60,000 per year
  • Casual
  • Application Closes 24 Dec 2025
  • West Coast - Greymouth
  • Cook

Join our team at
Granger House Lifecare
to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Granger House Lifecare
is a 70 bed Rest Home and Hospital in Greymouth - our facility is especially built for aged care needs. The region is steeped in history, has stunning scenery, beaches and walkways, and with an assortment of adventure activities such as rafting and caving, it is not only beautiful but exciting as well. Have a great pace of life, with a short commute, affordable housing in welcoming communities, and many great amenities. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us
Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves in being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role

  • Granger House Lifecare in Greymouth, West Coast,
  • Casual (as and when required not on a regular basis)
  • AM', PM', Weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cook, with a passion for working in a culinary environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that good food is important to well-being, and be great at working with people.

As a cook at Granger House Lifecare, you will be responsible for helping to provide hearty nutritious meals for our residents, ensuring any individual food requirements are met. You will need to be reliable and eager to lend a hand, including working AM and weekend shifts, as needed.

Your Skills And Experience

  • Proven experience in catering and food service, ideally working in a commercial kitchen
  • A culinary qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Food safety qualification required.
  • A passion for creating good food and providing an exceptional dining experience.
  • Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
  • A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
  • Experience delivering to a quality standard.

What's In It For You

  • Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
  • Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Join Us
Submit an online application today by selecting the 'Apply' link.

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

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