Kitchen Assistant

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:39:37 +1200; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Oceania is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant for Elmwood Village in Manurewa to join a dedicated team delivering meals and care to residents. You will assist with meal preparation, support the healthcare team, and provide friendly service in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates bring experience in a similar role, a passion for great-tasting food, and strong customer service skills, with the flexibility to multitask and learn continuously.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Passion for preparing food that looks great and tastes amazing.
• Experience delivering a high level of customer service.
• Flexibility to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Team-first attitude with strong communication skills.
• Strong organisation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow set cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Assisting the healthcare team in serving our residents.
• Delivering top class customer service to a high standard and quality.
• Constantly learning and developing your skills/knowledge.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Food preparation passion

Customer service experience

Multitasking

Team player

Organisational skills

Cleaning procedures adherence

Job description

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The role

Our Elmwood Village in Manurewa are looking for a casual Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated team.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with meal preparation and general kitchen duties
• Assisting the healthcare team in serving our residents
• Delivering top class customer service to a high standard and quality
• Constantly learning and developing your skills/knowledge.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in a similar role
• A passion for preparing food that not only looks great but tastes amazing
• Experience delivering a high level of customer service
• The flexibility to multitask and manage your time effectively
• A team first attitude with great communication skills
• Strong organisation skills with an eye for detail
• The ability to follow set cleaning procedures

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.

We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.

We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.

We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day.

In return, we offer

• competitive pay
• ongoing learning and development opportunities
• free and confidential wellbeing support
• the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference

We strive to do better every day