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 homestyle meals for our residential care and independent living units. 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 part-time permanent position; 38 hours per week. The hours worked will be 0630-1600 with a 60 min unpaid meal break. Includes some weekends and statutory days.
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 prioritize 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.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. 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.
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For further information contact Leigh McLeod, Facility Manager, on 03 448 8280.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
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