Food Services Team Leader

• Part Time
• Application Closes 22 May 2024
• Manawatu - Whanganui
• Food Preparation Worker

FOOD SERVICES TEAM LEADER - Whanganui

• Large scale catering for complex dietary needs
• Wellbeing initiatives + supportive environment
• Discounts with NZ retailers + discounted health insurance

Mō mātou - About us

Enliven 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.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

The Food Services Team Leader manages the smooth running of the kitchen at Kowhainui 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 Kowhainui’s 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 64 hours a fortnight over 8 daytime shifts, so no long or anti-social hours in this role! Weekend on/weekend off, 9.15am to 5.45pm. One paperwork release day a fortnight.

You will be responsible for the daily preparation and cooking of meals in the kitchen; and coordinating the Cook and Kitchen Hands. Your tasty nutritious meals will meet the quality standards of complex dietary needs in a hygienic and organised kitchen. 

As the Foods Services Team Leader you will manage resources in a cost-effective manner, including preparing budgets and reducing wastage.

Mō koe - About You

You will be an energetic person who is passionate about the wellbeing of older people. Enthusiastic but calm and well organised, with great interpersonal skills, a sense of humour 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 have: 

· City 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 offer: 

· Salary Range $59,250 to $65,847 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!

· Training and development programmes and opportunities.

· Supportive team who share a common purpose and love what they do!

Applications:

Please click on the APPLY button to apply for this role.

If you would like further information first, please call Kowhainui Home Manager Trish Boswell .

As a community health care provider, Enliven operates a 'Smoke Free' policy across all our sites.