Kitchen Assistant

Bupa; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bupa Parklands Care Home in Christchurch is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and general kitchen duties in a caring, hygienic environment.

The role is casual with no guaranteed hours; training will be provided, and you must have the right to work in New Zealand. You will be a proactive team player, empathetic and reliable, helping ensure a positive experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Preferably 1 year experience in a similar role, but full training and development will be provided.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Be a proactive team player who can work independently and pitch in where needed.
• Empathetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive difference for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Undertake general kitchen duties (dishwashing and cleaning).
• Adhere to hygiene and food safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Team player

Empathetic

Reliable

Job description

Posted 17/08/2026Job Number 65038Work type Casual - Full TimePosting End Date 30/09/2026

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. In this role you won't just manage care, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

This is a Casual role there is no guaranteed hours.

Thepurposeof this job

Bupa Parklands Care Home is located on Papanui Road in Strowan, Christchurch, close to the communities of Papanui, Merivale, and St Albans. The home offers rest home, hospital, and specialist dementia (psychogeriatric) care.

As a Kitchen Assistantyou will:

• Assist with food preparation
• Undertake General kitchen duties (dishwashing and cleaning)
• Adhere to Hygiene and food safety standards
• Maintain confidentiality
• Follow Health and Safety procedures

What you’ll needto make it possible

• Preferably 1 year experience in a similar role, but full training and development will be provided
• Be a proactive team player who can work independently and pitch in where needed
• Empathetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive difference for residents
• Reliable transport and travel arrangements
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

Why you’ll love it?

• Complimentary uniforms provided to look and your best at work. Annual footwear allowance
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development
• Refer a Friend Programme

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.