Fixed Term - Cook

About the role Love cooking but tired of late nights and hospitality hours? Join our kitchen team at Vickery Court, creating nutritious, home-style meals that make a real difference in the lives of our residents. This is a fixed-term parental leave position for approximately 12 months, working 48 hours per fortnight. Weekend availability is essential, but unlike many cook roles, you'll enjoy daytime hours between 8.00am and 5.00pm. That means no late nights, no split shifts, and more time for life outside of work. You'll work alongside our supportive kitchen team to prepare quality meals, cater for individual dietary needs, and help create a positive dining experience for residents every day. Key Responsibilities Create delicious, nutritious meals that residents genuinely look forward to each day Bring menus to life, preparing and presenting food to a consistently high standard Help shape a positive dining experience that promotes wellbeing, choice, and enjoyment Work alongside a supportive kitchen team, sharing ideas and contributing to a collaborative culture Take pride in maintaining a safe, organised kitchen, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met What you will need to be successful Provides day-to-day leadership in the kitchen, setting high standards for quality, teamwork, and resident experience Brings experience cooking in a commercial kitchen and can confidently manage a busy team Has strong organisation and time-management skills, you'll stay calm under pressure Loves cooking and takes pride in preparing quality meals for others Shares our commitment to providing exceptional service and enhancing the lives of older people About us At Enliven Vickery Court your work has purpose. As Southland’s largest for-purpose provider of aged care and social services, we are driven by a strong commitment to supporting our community and making a positive difference in the lives of people across the region. When you join Enliven, you become part of a values-led Charitable Trust, with a team of more than 350, we are passionate about making a positive difference every day. Our services are delivered through two divisions - Enliven and Family Works: Enliven supports the well-being of older people through retirement living, residential and hospital level aged care across our Southland care homes. Family Works provides a wide range of support services to families/whānau, children and young people throughout the region. When you join Enliven, you become part of a values-led organisation where your work helps make a real difference for people, families and communities across Southland. Why you'll love working here Opportunities for personal and professional growth A supportive environment for achieving work-life balance and competitive wages that recognise your talents and contributions We are committed to excellence, innovation and shaping a workplace culture that values every individual A supportive team that cares about you and your family enjoy discounts and offers across a range of goods and services! Pre-employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment. Fixed Term - Cook • Invercargill - Southland #J-18808-Ljbffr