Cook

Lifewise; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours with flexibility

Opportunities for additional shifts

Job summary

Everil Orr Care Centre in Auckland is seeking a skilled Cook to join our friendly kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious, high‑quality meals for residents across 68 care suites, including diets with modified textures.

This is a part‑time role with flexibility in hours, offering a modern care environment and the chance to make a real difference in residents’ daily lives. You’ll work with the Kitchen Manager to maintain food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in care, healthcare, hospitality or similar.
• Experience with modified texture diets (IDDSI).
• Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Ability to work well in a team and take pride in quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard.
• Cater to modified texture diets and dietary requirements.
• Support kitchen operations and stock management.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with Kitchen Manager and team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Modified textures

Food safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

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Bring Your Passion for Food to Everil Orr Care Centre!

Are you a talented cook who loves creating delicious, nutritious meals and making a difference in people's day?

We're looking for a great all-round Cook to join our friendly kitchen team at Everil Orr Care Centre. If you're a team player with kitchen experience, an understanding of modified texture meals, and a passion for quality food, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic part-time opportunity to work in a modern care environment supporting our residents through great food and genuine care.

Everil Orr Care Centre is part of Airedale Property Trust, affiliated with Methodist Mission Northern and Lifewise. Together, we are committed to providing high-quality services and creating communities where people feel valued, supported, and connected.

About the Role | Mō te tūranga

As our Cook, you'll work alongside the Kitchen Manager and kitchen team to prepare high-quality meals for residents across our 68 care suites.

You'll play an important role in ensuring residents receive nutritious, enjoyable meals that meet their individual dietary requirements, including modified texture diets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking meals to a high standard
• Catering for specialised dietary needs and modified textures (IDDSI)
• Supporting kitchen operations and stock management
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Working collaboratively with the Kitchen Manager and wider team
• Building positive relationships with residents and their whānau

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous cooking experience (aged care, healthcare, hospitality, or similar)
• Has knowledge of modified texture meals and dietary requirements
• Understands food safety and kitchen hygiene practices
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Takes pride in producing high-quality meals
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys interacting with residents
• Formal qualifications are welcomed but not essential if you have strong practical cooking experience.

What's in it for You? | Nōu te rourou

• Join a vibrant and supportive kitchen team
• Help make a real difference in residents' daily lives
• Part-time hours with flexibility
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts to cover leave and sickness
• Work in a well-established and welcoming care centre
• Be part of an organisation guided by Compassion, Courage, Respect, and Integrity

Hours of Work

Working days will primarily be:

• Monday
• Tuesday

This includes Public Holidays where required.

Flexibility is key, and there may be opportunities to work additional shifts as needed.

Interested?

We're planning to hold interviews on Thursday 10 September, and informal visits are welcome beforehand if you'd like to meet the team and see the kitchen in action.

If you're an experienced cook looking for a rewarding role where your skills can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.