Relief Cook – Taieri Court, Mosgiel
- Cook
- Taieri Court, Mosgiel
- Fixed term until 2nd December 2024, with an opportunity to transition to a casual role thereafter.
- Small supportive team
We are seeking a passionate cook with either commercial or home cooking experience. If you a comfortable making bulk meals, we want to hear from you.
The Role
You will be a key part of the team involved in the preparation and cooking of meals for Taieri Court Residents and the community. In this role, you will provide efficient and effective food service, presenting meals in an appealing and appetizing manner and general duties including baking; some cold dessert preparation; some other menu preparation; some meat preparation; breakfast & dining room set-up (including cleaning); and general kitchen duties.
You will work in a small supportive kitchen team providing a high standard of meals. You will prepare breakfast and midday meal for 33 residents at Rest Home level care plus the main meal for TC meals/Meals on Wheels service up to 95 meals per day.
Hours: This position is initially Fixed term till 2nd December 2024 to provide cover for an employee on leave. Fixed term hours are 30 hours per week to be worked 0700-1330hrs Monday to Friday. Following 2nd December, will be moved to a Relief/Casual position with preferred availability to cover all shifts – Day, Tea, Weekend, & Night Cook shifts to be worked on a when and if required basis.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- 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
- Significant 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. PSO operates a highly regarded network of 9 care homes across Otago and provides 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.
An integral part of the Taieri community for over 45 years and situated in the heart of Mosgiel, Taieri Court is home to 33 residents supported at 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.
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For further information contact the Manager of Taieri Court on 03 489 6044
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 recruitment@psotago.org.nz
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
