Cook (weekends - 15 hours)

Te Whānau o Otu Mātua HRC is seeking a reliable and organised part-time Cook to join our team and support our residential ākonga through nutritious, well-prepared meals.

This is a permanent, part-time position (15 hours per week) worked across Saturday and Sunday. Hours are flexible by arrangement but must be worked across the weekend.

Remuneration: ~$25 per hour, in accordance with the Specialist Residential Schools’ Collective Agreement.

About the Role You will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our onsite kitchen, including:

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals for residential ākonga
• Catering for occasional onsite events
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
• Managing kitchen organisation and supplies

The role is predominantly term-time only, with the addition of one week (two days) during each school holiday break.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience preparing meals in a commercial or large-scale setting
• Is organised and able to work independently
• Takes pride in producing quality, nourishing food
• Understands the importance of creating a safe environment for young people
• Is willing to work from a culturally responsive perspective
• Is a team player

A clean police vet will be required to secure the position.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work supporting young people
• Flexible weekend hours by agreement
• Stable, permanent part-time employment

About Te Whānau o Otu Mātua HRC

Located in Christchurch, Te Whānau o Otu Mātua HRC is a specialist residential school supporting young people with neurodiverse behaviours including ASD, ADHD, FASD, intellectual impairments, trauma and related presentations.

Our vision is Whakarangatirahia – Be the best you can be. We create a therapeutic environment where every interaction matters, and food plays an important role in creating a sense of safety, connection and wellbeing for our ākonga.

Applications close: Tuesday 10 March Start date: By negotiation

To request an application pack and full position description, please email: executive.assistant@halswellcollege.com