Weekend Cook - Casual

Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused aged care provider is looking for a Casual Cook in Wellington, New Zealand. You'll assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals for older residents, maintain food standards, and ensure a positive dining experience. Ideal candidates are passionate about elderly care and possess a food safety certificate. The role offers flexible hours and a range of benefits including progressive pay based on experience. Apply now if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Benefits

Progressive pay scale based on skills

Full training and support

Healthy work-life balance

Fortnightly pay

No late nights in the kitchen

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, patient, and well-organized with good interpersonal skills.
• High standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Ability to use various technology platforms for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Services Team Leader in meal preparation.
• Maintain daily food and fridge temperature checks.
• Ensure meals are served at appropriate size and temperature.

Skills

Passion for the wellbeing of older people

Experience in a commercial kitchen

Good communication skills

Food safety/hygiene certificate

Ability to drive a manual van

Job description

Overview

Casual | Wellington, New Zealand. Application closes 21 Oct 2025.

About us

Our Enliven services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose. Enliven is a not-for-profit service providing aged residential care to older people in the lower half of the North Island. We believe older people should remain connected to their community and live stimulating and fulfilling lives. We are a great place to work where you can thrive and deliver your best.

About the role

Responsibilities

• As a Casual Cook, you will assist the Food Services Team Leader to prepare and serve tasty and nutritious meals for lunch and dinner.
• Supervise others and contribute to meal preparation with confidence in the kitchen.
• Prepare morning and afternoon tea, as well as daily meals.
• Ensure meals are served at the appropriate size and temperature.
• Maintain daily food and fridge temperature checks.
• Operate within food hygiene standards and protocols.
• Be considerate of residents during mealtimes and meet their needs appropriately.

Our kitchen and dining hours do not operate late into the evenings, providing a work/life balance with no late nights in the kitchen.

About you

Skills

• Passion for the wellbeing of older people; enthusiastic, patient, well organized with good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour.
• Share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect.
• Ability to drive a manual van.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen, preparing meals for large groups with mixed dietary needs.
• Good communication skills and a person-centred approach.
• High standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Food safety/hygiene certificate.
• Ability to use various technology platforms for daily operations.
• Enjoy contributing to the team and impacting residents\' experiences.

What’s in it for me?

• A progressive pay scale that recognises your qualifications; $25.48 to $29.36 per hour, based on skills and experience.
• Full training and support to help you orientate quickly in your role.
• Staff wellbeing activities focusing on different aspects of personal health and wellbeing.
• Healthy work-life balance with a flexible roster.
• Fortnightly pay; uniforms provided.
• No late nights in our kitchen.
• Locations in Karori, Johnsonville, Tawa, Lower Hutt, Levin, Whanganui, Feilding, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, and Masterton; opportunity to travel.

As a values-based organisation, we support everyone who becomes part of the Enliven family. We will shortlist applications as they come in, and the job ad may close early.

Note: Candidates must possess the legal right to reside and work in New Zealand prior to applying.

As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a ‘Smoke Free’ policy onsite.

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