Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Aged Care Dining

Heritage Lifecare; Stratford; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Annie Brydon Lifecare in Hawera, Taranaki, is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team. You will help prepare hearty, nutritious meals for residents and ensure any dietary requirements are met, with a positive, can-do attitude and a keen eye for quality.

AM shifts, a supportive work environment, and the chance to develop catering skills within Heritage Lifecare’s growing network awaits someone who enjoys helping others and takes pride in food service.

Qualifications

• Proven catering/food service experience, ideally in a commercial kitchen.
• Passion for good food and high-quality dining experiences.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Genuine care for others with strong customer service and positive attitude.
• Experience delivering meals to a high-quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing hearty, nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure dietary requirements are met and documented.
• Provide reliable, friendly service and support kitchen operations.

Skills

Catering experience

Food service

Communication skills

Customer service

Quality standards

Job description

Annie Brydon Lifecare in Hawera, Taranaki, is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team. You will help prepare hearty, nutritious meals for residents and ensure any dietary requirements are met, with a positive, can-do attitude and a keen eye for quality.

AM shifts, a supportive work environment, and the chance to develop catering skills within Heritage Lifecare’s growing network awaits someone who enjoys helping others and takes pride in food service.