Kitchen hand or Weekend Cook - Huntleigh Home

• Fixed rosters giving you work life balance!
• Supportive team environment
• Learning and development - learn whilst you work!

Mo matou - About us

Join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC) and be part of something truly special. For over 115 years, we've supported people through life's most vulnerable moments. Our Enliven services create vibrant, age-friendly communities where older people thrive with companionship, choice, and purpose.

At Huntleigh Home there are lots of shared spaces, including lounges and courtyards. This is where you'll find residents reading, socialising, hosting visitors, attending concerts and taking part in the many recreation activities on offer.

A highlight for many residents and visitors is the fabulous shop and café. Known as the Trading Post, the shop is run by residents and volunteers. You'll often find avid conversations happening in the café. It's a great place for an ice-cream in summer too.

Together, we make a lasting difference.

Mo te turanga - About the role

As a Kitchen hand, or Weekend Cook you will be responsible for assisting the Food Services Team Leader to prepare and serve tasty and nutritious meals for lunch and dinner. Confidence in the kitchen with meal preparation is important.

As a Weekend Cook, we are looking for someone who has the ability to supervise others and having confidence in the kitchen with meal preparation is important, additionally you will:

• Prepare morning and afternoon tea, as well as daily meals
• Clear tables when all residents have finished eating
• Ensure meals are served at the appropriate size and temperature
• Maintain daily food and fridge temperature checks
• Operate within food hygiene standards and protocols
• Be considerate of residents during mealtimes and ensure their needs are met appropriately

As there will be a requirement to carry out meal preparation, some flexibility regarding daily duties will be expected to meet the needs of the kitchen.

We are looking for someone to work Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 18.00pm with some kitchen hand cover during the week and holiday/annual leave cover.

Mo koe - About you

As well as a passion for the wellbeing of our elders, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. You will also have:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Kitchen Hand or Cook working in a commercial kitchen (preferred) preparing meals for large groups of mixed dietary needs
• Experience in food preparation
• Knowledge of food quality, hygiene standards and cross contamination
• Good communication skills and have a person-centred approach
• High standards of personal hygiene and appearance
• If you hold a food safety/hygiene certificate, that would be great but if you don't have one we can train you in what you need to know
• Enjoy being able to contribute to the work of your team and how this impacts the experiences of our residents
• Ability to use various technology platforms for daily operations
• You will already have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

• As a learning organisation, you will be provided with full training and support in your role, so you orientate quickly and feel well equipped in your role.
• Gain qualifications while you work, so you can develop your skills and career
• Benefit from our staff well-being calendar - regular events and programmes to promote wellness for all of us
• No evenings or late nights in our kitchen, unlike other catering or hospitality roles!

Applications:

Apply now, and for more information or to discuss the role, please contact Anna Roberts on 04 464 2020 or our Recruitment Team at recruitment@psc.org.nz.

Please note we will be shortlisting applicants as they come in which may result in the job add closing early.