The Helier by Oceania is world-class, luxury retirement living, nestled in the heart of St Heliers, committed to providing residents with a quintessential lodge experience featuring incomparable surroundings, exceptional amenities, and personalised service.

Are you compassionate, enthusiastic, and looking for a rewarding opportunity in aged care that’s second to none? The Helier invites you to apply here. As part of the team at The Helier, you’ll pride yourself in providing exceptional care and gold-star standard service. Our residents are at the center of everything we do at The Helier, and we’re looking for a Sous Chef to assist our Executive Chef with day-to-day operations of the kitchen.

It is necessary you have:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury setting, with a strong background in à la carte cuisine.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and flavors.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate the needs of our residents.
• Certification from a culinary school or equivalent experience is preferred

You will be responsible for:

• Deputize in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Ensure all chefs are familiar with the day’s requirements.
• Ensure the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
• Ensure all staff are treated fairly and with courtesy.
• Ensure timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers are up to date.
• Ensure all statutory, as well as establishment, hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure all maintenance problems are promptly reported and followed up.
• Ensure all communications between restaurant and kitchen run smoothly.
• Ensure each cook receives the correct orders for the appropriate tables.
• Ensure each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.
• Ensure regular on-the-job training is conducted so that subordinate staff perform their duties correctly.
• Any other duties the employer may reasonably require.

Oceania Careers

Reimagining the Retirement and Aged Care Living experience in New Zealand.

Why Work at Oceania

At Oceania, our people are the driving force behind our purpose to reimagine retirement and aged care living in New Zealand. We recognise that an engaged and diverse workforce is central to delivering exceptional care and enriching the lives of our residents.

We’re the proud owner and operator of over 35 villages across New Zealand, providing independent living and aged care living to more than 4,000 residents.

Our core activities include the development, construction and operation of integrated retirement and aged care living residences to provide remarkable experiences that enable our residents to keep living the life they love and stay connected to what matters the most.

At Oceania, we build homes and communities, not just villages. Our spaces are designed to enable our residents to live the way they always have, with value, purpose and connection to the things that matter most. We're led by them, and it's this shared value to ‘Believe in Better’ that makes our approach different.

What we offer

This belief in better means we are committed to supporting you to learn and do better, and will provide you with:

• Competitive remuneration package and Birthday Leave
• A safe and healthy working environment with access to a free, confidential support service
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Employee shares, at no cost, for permanent employees
• Access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers

No matter your role within the Oceania team, we all share the same dedication to providing expert and personalised care for the people that once cared for us.

We strive to do better every day. Apply now and become part of our journey.

**Oceania does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies, or take responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs**