This is a full time role, minimum of 32 hours per week, as per the weekly roster, between 7am and 7pm and will include Sunday.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure nutritious, high quality, well prepared & presented, enjoyable food is served to our residents.

• Adhere to all practices relating to food requirements, hygiene, preparation, storage and disposal.

• Work closely with, and support your team and colleagues.

To thrive in this environment, you will need:

• New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3).

• Strong technical cooking skills with the ability to run your section independently.

• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and have current foo safety certificate.

• 5 years' experience or more as a Chef in a variety of roles and environments. Experience in banquet and cafe essential.

• Produce food of exceptional quality and presentation of a consistent high standard.

• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including a strong command of the English language.

• Have an affinity with a mature age group (our residents).

• Be able to work under pressure and be an excellent team player.

• Be a New Zealand resident of have a valid NZ Work Visa.  You must be living in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Benefits of working at Fairview Lifestyle Village:

• Working in a beautiful, resort style village.

• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment.

• A roster that has a cross over of week days and weekends.

If you are interested in working for a company with a clear purpose, that are committed to safety, kindness and providing exceptional food for our residents, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please send your CV to Noris, Fairview's Head Chef by email to [email protected] 

 We anticipate receiving a large volume of applications for this role and will only respond if you are placed on the shortlist for the interview process.