Kitchen Assistant

Heritage Lifecare; Otago; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Dunedin is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help provide meals for residents. This part-time role requires good fitness and teamwork skills, with on-the-job training available. Join us to make a positive impact in the lives of our residents and enjoy a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, preferably in a commercial setting.
• Basic cookery and food hygiene skills.
• Very good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Help provide meals for residents in a busy kitchen.
• Assist the cook as needed throughout shifts.

Skills

Experience in a kitchen

Basic cookery and food hygiene skills

Very good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Availability for morning and weekend shifts

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Redroofs Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Redroofs Lifecare is a 50-bed Care Home located in Dunedin. Our team welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, united by our passion for caring and empathy.

About Us

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with opportunities across the country. We pride ourselves on being a caring whānau and community.

About This Role

• Location: Redroofs Lifecare in the city of Dunedin
• Contract: Permanent part-time (7 hours per week)
• Shifts: PMs and weekend shifts

Our Kitchen Assistants help provide meals for residents within a cohesive and well-established team. This is a busy rest home kitchen where you will undertake manual tasks and assist the cook as requested. On-the-job training will be provided. This is a physical role requiring time on your feet and a good level of fitness.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a kitchen, preferably in a commercial setting; on-the-job training available.
• Basic cookery and food hygiene skills.
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and be a team player.
• Availability for morning, afternoon and weekend shifts.
• Understanding of Nga Paerewa sector standards and applying the Treaty of Waitangi standards in the workplace.

What’s In It For You

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Join Us

Submit an online application today by selecting the ‘Apply’ link. Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion and upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicant note: the legal right to work in New Zealand is required. We may first consider candidates who already hold the right to work in NZ for this role in accordance with NZ immigration requirements.

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