Kitchen Assistant

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:38:44 +1200; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceania's Addington Gardens Village in Christchurch is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will help with meal preparation and support the healthcare team in serving residents.

We value customer service, teamwork, and a flexible attitude to rostered shifts. The role offers learning opportunities and a chance to grow within a supportive retirement living provider.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• A passion for preparing food that looks great and 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.

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

Customer service

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Cleaning procedures

Rostered shifts

Right to work in NZ

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The role

Our Addington Gardens Village in Christchurch 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
• 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.

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