Food Services Team Leader - Chalmers Home

Full TimeApplication Closes 27 Aug 2025 Taranaki - New PlymouthChef and Head CookFood Services Team Leader - New PlymouthLead our kitchen team responsible for creating mealtimes for our EldersBring your understanding of complex dietary and nutritional needsMake mealtimes so delicious they become the talk of the day!Mō Mātou - About UsEnliven is a not-for-profit service providing aged residential care to older people in the lower half of the North Island. Our Enliven residential services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability.

Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose. Overlooking the Tasman Sea to the west and Mount Taranaki to the East, Chalmers Home has arguably one of the best rest home outlooks in the country. At Chalmers Home we embrace Enliven's philosophy of care. That means we take every opportunity to make sure our Elders have companionship, spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose in life here.

Mō te tūranga - About the roleThe Food Services Team Leader manages the smooth running of the kitchen at Chalmers Home, including the kitchen team. Mealtimes are an important part of our day, it's when our residents come together to connect and we aim to ensure they enjoy the food as much as the company at the table. In Chalmers kitchen, you can expect busy and varied days with a supportive team to get the job done.

Whilst there is always a lot going on, we offer a great work life balance - working 72 hours a fortnight over 9 daytime shifts, Monday to Friday one week and Monday to Thursday the next working 9am to 18. 00pm so no long or anti-social hours in this role! Also there is one paperwork release day a fortnight, so you have time for meal planning and food ordering. You will be responsible for the daily preparation and cooking of meals in the kitchen; and coordinating the Weekend Cook and Kitchen Hands.

Your tasty nutritious meals will meet the quality standards of the complex dietary needs of our Elders and you will work in a hygienic and well organised kitchen. As the Foods Services Team Leader you will manage resources in a cost-effective manner, including preparing budgets and reducing wastage. You will provide leadership to the kitchen team and contribute to the smooth running of the Home through responding to the catering needs of the day!Mō koe - About YouYou will be an energetic person who is passionate about the wellbeing of older people.

Enthusiastic but calm and well organised, with great interpersonal skills, and ability to navigate the dynamic nutritional needs of our residents. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect and enjoy getting know the people you prepare meals for and providing them with quality meal options. In Addition, You Will HaveCity and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NZQA 75/1 and 75/2, or certificate in hospitality level 4. At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in aged care. Knowledge and experience in practicing food safety regulations, ensuring that hygiene standards are upheld and the kitchen and its products are safe.

Excellent leadership skills, gained in a hospitality environment. Experience cooking for a variety of dietary requirements including modified meals. Ability to work flexibly to accommodate special events and celebrations within the Home. What’s in it for me?Enliven offers a compassionate environment where upskilling and training are highly valued. We support our staff in gaining nationally recognised qualifications through paid study days and workshops. Also On OfferSalary Range $63,000 to $75,000 per annum pro rata. Regular staff wellbeing activities for our teams to participate in. Free flu vaccinations as part of Enliven’s wellbeing programme.

A hospitality role without the anti-social hours - get a bit of work/life balance!Work as part of a wider team, collaborative Food Services teamTraining and development opportunities for all staff. Supportive team who share a common purpose and love what they do!ApplicationsPlease click on the APPLY button to apply for this role. If you would like further information first, please call Chalmers Home Manager Melissa McNamara on 06 758 5190. We will be shortlisting application as they come in so please apply now! Food-Services-Team-Leader-Position-Description. pdf