Weekend Cook (Residential Service)

We are seeking a Weekend Cook to join our team at Tupu Ora - Residential Eating Disorders, for one weekend shift per week.

· 8 hours per week/16 hour per fortnight

· Role is based in Parnell, close to transport links.

 Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Tupu Ora is the Regional Eating Disorders Service. It is a regional specialist service providing assessment and treatment for adolescents and adults with eating disorders. Tupu Ora also provides consultation to and liaison with community services and hospitals in the Metro Auckland region as well as specialist support to Northland and the Midland region. 

The Tupu Ora Eating Disorders Unit (TOEDU) is a nine-bedded unit. The unit provides an eating disorder intensive treatment programme for clients aged 15+ who have a diagnosis of an eating disorder AN, BN and/or EDNOS. Individualised treatment plans are constructed to meet the unique needs of the client including initial assessment, weight restoration, and stabilisation and harm reduction pathways. 

You will be responsible for preparing food according to the recipes and production schedules set by Dietitians and the Kitchen Coordinator, ensuring food and safety standards are met at all times. Cleaning tasks and ensuring a clean work space is also a key component of this role. 

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

Important Skills

To be successful in the role, you will need the following:

· Experience in food preparation

· Food safety/hygiene certification

· Experience working in food services for a healthcare provider is desirable

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to work in a team environment

We welcome applications from Dietetics/Dietitian students. For more information about this role please contact Tracie Lay, via TracieG@adhb.govt.nz

 Our Organisation

 We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland. 

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

 How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Reshma Amin- Recruitment Consultant at Reshmaa@tewhatuora.govt.nz or 021574042 to discuss how we can best support your application.