Cook (Casual) - Ranui & Castlewood, Alexandra

Presbyterian Support Otago; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Being part of a charitable org

Making a difference in people’s lives

On-the-job training

Discounts with local businesses

Personal growth and career development

Team of passionate people

Job summary

Enliven in Alexandra, Otago, is seeking a passionate cook for casual food preparation duties. You will join a small kitchen team, preparing meals for Ranui Residents and the community, with a focus on efficient service and appealing presentation.

Experience in bulk cooking is advantageous. We value reliability, teamwork, and the ability to follow recipes; on-the-job training is provided as you contribute to a supportive charitable organisation.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated to learn and capable of following recipes.
• Able to work in a small team or independently.
• Reliable, efficient and hardworking.
• Kitchen experience and unit standards 167 and 168 preferred.
• Experience with bulk cooking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for Ranui Residents and the community.
• Provide efficient, high‑quality food service with appealing presentation.
• Work within a small supportive kitchen team to maintain standards.

Skills

Motivated to learn

Team & independence

Reliable

Follow recipes

Kitchen experience

Unit standards 167/168

Bulk cooking experience

Job description

Enliven

• Casual
• Food Preparation Worker
• Cook (Casual)

We are seeking a passionate cook with either commercial or home cooking experience. If you a comfortable making bulk meals, we want to hear from you.

The Role

You will be a key part of the team involved in the preparation and cooking of meals for Ranui Residents and the community. In this role, you will provide efficient and effective food service, presenting meals in an appealing and appetizing manner. You will work in a small supportive kitchen team providing a high standard of meals.

Hours: Casual basis

About You

• Motivated to learn
• Work well in a team and independently
• Reliable, efficient and hardworking
• Have the ability to follow a recipe
• Have kitchen experience and unit standards 167 and 168 (preferable)
• Experience with bulk cooking would be an advantage.

What we offer

• Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
• Joining a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Working with a team of passionate people
• Personal growth and career development opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Discounts with local businesses

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 7 care homes across Otago, and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives. We strive for a family like environment for both residents and their loved ones.

Situated in the beautiful Alexandra, Ranui is home to 48 residents who are supported at hospital, rest home, and dementia level care. Our 4-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

For further information, contact Maurice David, Facility Manager, on 03 448 8280.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

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Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.