Kitchen Assistant

Bupa; Waikanae; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Winara Care Home in Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast is seeking a Kitchen Assistant. You will assist with food preparation, keep dishes clean, and follow hygiene standards to support our Residents.

This casual role has no guaranteed hours per week and training will be provided. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and bring reliability and a proactive team attitude to the role.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Reliability

Empathy

Time management

Job description

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Posted 02/09/2026Job Number 65498Work type Casual - Full TimePosting End Date 03/10/2026

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 the Kitchen Assistantrole, you won't just prep and clean, you will be a key ingredient in a busy and experienced kitchen team that delivers exceptional support to our Residents.

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, meaning no guaranteed hours per week.

Thepurposeof this job

Located in Waikanae on the Kāpiti Coast, Bupa Winara Care Home enjoys beautiful views of Kāpiti Island and the Reikorangi Valley. Care options include Rest Home, Hospital, and Dementia 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?

• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks, free period care products and free initial menopause consultation
• Complimentary uniforms provided so you can look and feel your best at work
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across wellbeing, retail, technology and more

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

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

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.