Kitchen Hand

Sound Care Group; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care group as a Kitchen Hand, supporting the Cook/Chef in the preparation of high-quality meals in a safe environment. This full-time role involves food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting a dedicated team to enhance residents’ comfort and well-being.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a Kitchen Hand.
• Prior experience in a kitchen or food service environment.
• Availability for rostered shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Supporting team to deliver well-presented meals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Time management

Cleanliness

Physical fitness

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

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Are you reliable, energetic, and passionate about supporting a well-run kitchen? We’re looking for a Kitchen Hand to help deliver high-quality meals to our residents in a clean, safe, and caring environment.

About the Role:
As a Kitchen Hand, you’ll play a vital support role within our care facility’s kitchen, assisting the Cook/Chef in preparing nutritious meals and maintaining hygiene and food safety standards. You’ll be working closely with a dedicated team, contributing to residents’ daily comfort and wellbeing.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with food preparation and cooking tasks as directed by the Cook/Chef
• Washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients for meal service
• Ensuring kitchen areas, dishes, and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised
• Unpacking and storing food and supply deliveries
• Disposing of rubbish and maintaining general kitchen tidiness
• Following strict hygiene, food safety, and Health & Safety protocols
• Supporting the team to deliver warm, timely, and well-presented meals
• Adapting to dietary requirements and resident preferences where needed

About You:
We’re seeking a team player with:

• Prior experience in a kitchen or food service environment; at least one year experience as Kitchen Hand.
• A caring attitude, especially toward the elderly and those in care
• Good time management and the ability to follow instructions
• A strong sense of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety
• Physical fitness to work on your feet and lift items as required
• Availability for rostered shifts, including weekends

Employment Details & Location:
Cambridge, Waikato
We are offering a permanent full-time 30-hour role.

About the Group:
Sound Care Group owns and operates five aged care facilities across New Zealand, delivering holistic care through our CARE values:

• Competence – Skilled, safe, high-quality service
• Authenticity – Trustworthy and transparent team members
• Respect – Recognising individual dignity
• Empathy – Compassionate support in every interaction

We’re in an exciting growth phase and are building strong, reliable teams who share our values and commitment to exceptional aged care.

Don’t wait — we’re interviewing as applications are received and may close the role early once we’ve found the right candidate.

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• How many years' experience do you have as a kitchen hand?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?

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