Community Kitchen Cook for Residential Care

Ember Korowai Takitini; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Training & career progression

Meaningful impact every day

Job summary

Ember Korowai Takitini manages Puna Whakataa, a 10-bed AOD respite service in Manurewa. As Cook you will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus and oversee daily kitchen operations to support residents through compassionate, community-focused care.

You will ensure dietary needs are met, maintain safety and hygiene, and contribute to a welcoming mealtime experience that aligns with our values-driven approach. A NZ driver’s license and First Aid are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals for groups in residential/community settings.
• Ability to plan nutritious and varied menus.
• Experience managing food stock, ordering and kitchen supplies.
• Ability to accommodate dietary requirements.
• Strong food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation practices.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• First Aid certificate.
• NZ driver's license (current).
• Eligible to work in NZ (visa/residency/citizenship).
• Warmth, reliability and a genuine interest in wellbeing of others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced and nutritious meals for residents.
• Plan menus and fresh daily options.
• Manage food stock, orders and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Cater to dietary requirements and restrictions.
• Collaborate to create a welcoming mealtime experience for guests.

Skills

Meal preparation

Menu planning

Stock management

Dietary accommodation

Food safety & hygiene

Safe Food Handling Certificate

First Aid Certificate

NZ Driver's license

Work visa / Residency

Reliability

Education

NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 4 (advantage)

Job description

Ember Korowai Takitini manages Puna Whakataa, a 10-bed AOD respite service in Manurewa. As Cook you will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus and oversee daily kitchen operations to support residents through compassionate, community-focused care.

You will ensure dietary needs are met, maintain safety and hygiene, and contribute to a welcoming mealtime experience that aligns with our values-driven approach. A NZ driver’s license and First Aid are beneficial.