* Part-time, Permanent

* Iona, Oamaru

Seeking a Cook with kitchen/catering experience for a part-time permanent role.

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.

You will be assisting with preparation and cooking of meals for residents, general kitchen duties and washing dishes. You will provide an efficient and effective food service, presenting meals in an appealing and appetizing manner, in accordance with the Enliven Philosophy. You will be working in a supportive kitchen team providing a high standard of meals to residents in care homes

Hours: This is a part-time role, working 7 shifts a fortnight including alternate weekends. Rostered hours will fall between 9.00 am - 5:30 pm. On alternate weekends, you will work as the Supervising cook on duty. Be available to pick up extra shifts.

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 9 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 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.

Join the team at Iona - To apply for and Job Description, please go to our website.

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 [email protected]

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