Residential Chef, Te Maioha o Parekarangi Rotorua
7 days ago
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 vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence is a 24/7 secured residential facility that houses up to 30 young people, aged 13-17 years, who have been put into our care through the Youth Court. Our ultimate goal is to help every tamaiti we work with to realise their potential.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Residential Chef is responsible for the management of catering services within the Residence, including the provision of meals for young people and staff, within an allocated budget, and catering for other groups and special events as required.
The core responsibilities include menu planning and creation; supervising and managing kitchen staff; ensuring food quality and consistency; managing kitchen inventory and supplies; and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained to the highest level.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
- A current Food Hygiene Certificate and a Level 4 Certification in food preparation (or working towards this)
- 3-5 years catering experience, or relevant experience in food and beverage services
- Proven experience with cost control and inventory management
- Attention to detail balanced with the ability to work quickly
- Strong relationship building skills and the ability to build rapport with people from all backgrounds
- Confidence in training, leading, and supervising a team under pressure whilst also being a team player
- The right to work in New Zealand
- A full New Zealand drivers licence
- Able to meet the safety checking and police vetting requirements required under the Children's Act, please note that the Clean Slate does not apply to police vetting for this role
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Competitive salary starting from $62.500 to $68.781, depending on experience + KiwiSaver & PTNT on a regular rostered work schedule with daytime shifts only.
We offer a vibrant and supportive team and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. 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 contribute to the wellbeing of our rangatahi.
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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Applications close 25 December 2025 Candidates may be contacted prior to the advertisement closing, so please don't hesitate 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 are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.
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