Full Time Application Closes 16 Oct 2024 Location: Otago - Oamaru Position: Chef and Head Cook If you are comfortable in a commercial kitchen environment, enjoy working with and managing others, and are committed to providing quality food service, then we would love to hear from you. The Role You will manage a team of cooks and kitchen staff to prepare tasty 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. In this role, you will manage all aspects of the kitchen and service including budgeting, planning, ordering, preparing, cooking, and serving meals. This is a client-driven role, where you enjoy serving wholesome home cooking and baking. Hours: This is a full-time permanent position; 40 hours per week. About You A food handling qualification - unit standard 167 and 168 (or equivalent) and any other relevant qualification, e.g. Chef or Cook Experience in leadership and/or management. Experience in cooking in bulk catering and baking skills preferably in a commercial kitchen. Good organizational skills Reliable, efficient, and hardworking Show initiative and flair with cooking Demonstrating good time management skills and being able to prioritise effectively Being able to work under pressure and manage the physical demands of the position. 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 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 click "Apply Now". 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 Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr