Kitchen Assistant

2 days ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Presbyteri­an Support Otago Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$55,000 per year
  • Part Time
  • Application Closes 17 Dec 2025
  • Otago - Dunedin City

  • Food Preparation Worker

  • Kitchen Assistant

  • Taieri Court, Mosgiel
  • Permanent part-time

The Role

You will be a key part of the team involved in the preparation and cooking of meals for Taieri Court residents and local Meal on Wheels. In this role, you will be working alongside the kitchen staff doing general kitchen duties, washing dishes, serving morning & afternoon tea to residents, and assisting with serving Meal on Wheels & midday meals for residents and assisting cooks with the preparation of light meals & temperature checks if needed.

The ideal applicant will have kitchen/food service experience; however full training and support will be given.

Hours: Permanent part-time position; 5.25hrs/day to be worked hrs as rostered, 2 on / 6 off

About You

  • Be a team player
  • Be a good listener
  • Have the ability to follow instructions
  • Good organizational skills
  • Reliable, efficient, and hardworking
  • Show initiative and flair with cooking
  • Kitchen, catering, or experience cooking is 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 8 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.

Join the team at Taieri Court - To apply click "Apply Now".

For further information contact Mary McKay, Manager of Taieri Court on

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.

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