Cook (Casual) - Ranui & Castlewood, Alexandra

Qjumpers; Otago; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Being part of a well-known charitable/

Meaningful work in residents' lives

Passionate team

Personal growth and career development

On-the-job training

Discounts with local businesses

Job summary

Enliven’s Ranui, Alexandra, is seeking a passionate cook to join a small, supportive kitchen team. You’ll prepare and cook meals for residents and the community, presenting meals appetisingly and to a high standard. Casual hours reflect flexibility for roster needs.

We value reliability, teamwork and the ability to follow recipes; prior bulk cooking and unit standards 167/168 are preferred. Training and development opportunities accompany a mission-driven, charitable environment.

Qualifications

• Motivation to learn and contribute in a community kitchen.
• Able to follow recipes and prepare bulk meals.
• Kitchen experience and familiarity with NZ Unit Standards 167 and 168 preferred.
• Reliable, efficient and able to work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for Ranui Residents and the community.
• Provide efficient and appetising meal service.
• Work in a small supportive kitchen team to maintain high meal standards.

Skills

Motivated to learn

Team player

Independent worker

Follow recipes

Kitchen experience

Unit standards 167/168 familiarity

Bulk cooking experience

Job description

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

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.