Kitchen Assistant– Iona, Oamaru

Enliven; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Discounts with local businesses

Being part of a charitableorganisation

Job summary

Enliven in Otago, Oamaru, is seeking a part-time kitchen helper to wash dishes and keep the kitchen and dining area clean. The role supports a small team delivering meals to care homes and the community, with full training provided.

Join a charitable organisation that makes a real difference, offers on-the-job training, and operates in a supportive kitchen environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Motivated to learn.
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Reliable, efficient and hardworking.
• Have the ability to follow a recipe.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking the clean-up shift washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen and dining room.
• Provide an efficient and effective service in accordance with the Enliven Philosophy.

Skills

Motivated to learn

Teamwork

Reliability

Ability to follow a recipe

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

You will be a key part of the team involved in the preparation and cooking of meals for approximately 90 people in residential care and independent living units. Iona also has a contract to provide meals for Oamaru Public Hospital and local Meals on Wheels. Working in a small, supportive kitchen team providing a high standard of meals to residents in care homes and the community.

In this role, you will be undertaking the clean-up shift where you will wash dishes and be responsible for cleaning the kitchen and dining room. You will provide an efficient and effective service, in accordance with the Enliven Philosophy.

Hours: Permanent, part-time position working a 3-hour shift once a week, 1700-2000hrs on a Tuesday

About You

• Motivated to learn
• Work well in a team and independently
• Reliable, efficient and hardworking
• Have the ability to follow a recipe
• Experience is not required, as full training and support will be given.

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 Oamaru

Oamaru offers affordable accommodation, a community feel with the creature comforts of a big city, the limestone architecture and unique character of the fantastic Victorian Precinct, the nearby Oamaru harbour, and lots of other great surprises.For more information about Oamaru visit: https://waitakinz.com/oamaru/

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.

Residing in Oamaru, a region rich in history and heritage and situated in large park-like grounds, Iona holds 79 residents supported at the hospital and rest home level care. Our 3-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.

Join the team at Iona -

For further information contact Iona on 03 437 1870, ext 0.

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

If you have difficulty applying, please email ***********@psotago.org.nz

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