Kitchen Assistant (Casual) – Ross Home, Dunedin

Full job description
Casual
Application Closes 18 Jun 2026
Otago - Dunedin City
Food Preparation Worker
Kitchen Assistant (Casual)
Ross Home, Dunedin
Casual role available


The Role

You will be a key part of the team involved in the preparation and cooking of meals for Ross Home residents. In this role, you will support the cooks by doing general kitchen duties, washing dishes, serving food, and preparing sandwiches. The ideal applicant will have kitchen/food service experience however full training and support will be given.

Hours: Casual; We are looking for someone who can work on a when and if required basis. Our kitchen operating hours are 6.00 am - 7.00 pm, seven days a week with shift starting at either 6:00 am or 11:00 am. If you are available to start at either of these times, we encourage you to apply!


About You

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 1+06. 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 + 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 North Dunedin community, Ross Home supports up to 124 residents living at 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.

Join the team at Ross Home - To apply click "Apply Now".

For further information contact Ross Home on 03 473 002+.

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.