Compassionate Kitchen Assistant – Aged Care

Metlifecare; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Metlifecare Palmerston North Village is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated kitchen team and deliver friendly service to residents. You will work closely with colleagues, take orders, serve meals, and help with dishwashing and kitchen cleaning, both supervised and unsupervised.

This role is ideal for someone starting a career in the kitchen, with a positive attitude, teamwork, and flexibility to cover different shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work different shifts.
• Empathy and care for residents.
• Good time management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders from residents and visitors
• Serving meals to residents when required
• Collecting used dishes, running the dishwasher
• Setting tables and general cleaning in the Kitchen
• Assist with preparation of meals

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Flexibility

Empathy

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Metlifecare Palmerston North Village is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated kitchen team and deliver friendly service to residents. You will work closely with colleagues, take orders, serve meals, and help with dishwashing and kitchen cleaning, both supervised and unsupervised.

This role is ideal for someone starting a career in the kitchen, with a positive attitude, teamwork, and flexibility to cover different shifts.