Kitchen Assistant

Bupa Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing discounts

Paid parental leave

Refer-a-friend

Training & development

Competitive pay

Be You at Bupa

Job summary

Bupa Sunset Care Home in Blockhouse Bay, West Auckland is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our Chefs with nutritious meals for residents. This permanent part-time role offers 10.5 hours per week with shifts from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and a 2 on, 4 off six-week roster, including weekends.

Ideally, you will have one year’s experience in a similar role; training and career development are provided. You should be a reliable team player with empathy and a passion for residents' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role or willingness to train.
• Legally entitled to work in NZ.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to work rostered shifts including weekends.
• Good hygiene and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties (dishwashing and cleaning).
• Assist with food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adhere to Hygiene and food safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Team player

Empathy

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. Food makes such a difference to the residents’ lives which is why our Bupa Sunset Care Home in Blockhouse Bay, West Auckland is searching for a Kitchen Assistant to support the Chefs with providing deliciously nutritious meals for the residents to enjoy. This is a great opportunity for those who are wanting to work on a part-time basis and to get a foot in the door to the catering industry.

Role and hours:

• Role Type: Permanent Part Time
• Hours per week: 10.5
• Hours of Work: 3:00pm-8:00pm
• Roster: 2 on, 4 off over a 6-week roster period (Monday-Sunday)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties (dishwashing and cleaning).
• Assist with food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Adhere to Hygiene and food safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures.

About You

• Ideally, you will have one year’s work experience in a similar role, however, we will provide training and support with career development.
• You will be a team player, with the ability to work independently, and who is prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into to whatever needs to get done.
• Demonstrate empathy, enthusiasm, and have a genuine passion for making a difference to residents.
• Ability to work rostered and rotating shifts (including weekends).
• Reliable transport or travel arrangements.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Extra Reasons to Belong

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition tostandard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa’.

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.