Kitchen Assistant

Oceania; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

The Bellevue Village in Christchurch is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated team. Shifts run Monday to Wednesday evenings and Sunday daytime, offering a warm, supportive work environment.

You will assist with meal preparation and general kitchen duties, support the healthcare team in serving residents, deliver high-quality customer service, and continually learn and develop your skills. This role rewards teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Passion for preparing food that both looks great and tastes amazing.
• Experience delivering a high level of customer service.
• Flexible to multitask and manage your time effectively.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Strong organisation skills with an eye for detail.
• Ability to follow set cleaning procedures.
• Ability to work on rostered shifts.
• Right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Assist the healthcare team in serving residents.
• Deliver top class customer service to a high standard.
• Constantly learn and develop your skills/knowledge.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Follow cleaning procedures

Rostered shifts

Right to work in New Zealand

Job description

The role

The Bellevue Village in Christchurch are looking for a part time Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated team. The shifts for this role will be from Monday to Wednesday in the evenings and Sunday daytime.

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


• The ability to work on a rostered shift basis


• The right to work in New Zealand.

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, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.