Aged Care Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time, Training, Impact

Heritage Lifecare; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay scale

Professional development

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive environment

Make a difference

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join Redroofs Lifecare. You will help provide meals for residents within a busy rest-home kitchen, supporting the cook and the team.

No prior experience required as on-the-job training is provided; this is a permanent part-time role (4 hours per week) with opportunities for development in a caring, whānau environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, preferably a commercial kitchen; on the job training provided.
• Basic cookery and food hygiene skills.
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills; team environment; weekend availability; Nga Paerewa and Treaty standards awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing meals for residents in Redroofs Lifecare.
• Support the cook and kitchen team in daily tasks in a busy rest home kitchen.
• Perform manual tasks and maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cookery skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible shifts

Nga Paerewa standards

Job description

Heritage Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join Redroofs Lifecare. You will help provide meals for residents within a busy rest-home kitchen, supporting the cook and the team.

No prior experience required as on-the-job training is provided; this is a permanent part-time role (4 hours per week) with opportunities for development in a caring, whānau environment.