Kitchen Assistant | Cook (Casual)- Iona, Oamaru

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• Kitchen Assistant / Cook
• Casual position
• Iona, Oamaru

About the 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. Working in a small, supportive kitchen team providing a high standard of meals to residents in care homes and the community.

• Cook : In this role, you will provide efficient and effective food service, presenting meals in an appealing and appetizing manner in accordance with the Enliven philosophy.
• Kitchen Assistant :  In this role, you will be assisting with the 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.

Hours :  We are looking for someone who can work on a when and if required basis

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 Oamaru

Oamaru offers affordable accommodation, a community feels 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 / To learn about housing in Oamaru you could also check out the recent ‘Country House Hunters episode set in Oamaru : https : / / www.tvnz.co.nz / shows / country-house-hunters-new-zealand / episodes / s1-e7 (note you will need to register with TVNZ on demand if not already registered).

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 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.

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