Kitchen Assistant - Part Time (Weekends)

Radius Care; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff App access

Uniform provided

Fortnightly pay

Weekend shift allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Radius Care is seeking a motivated team member to join our kitchen team in New Zealand. This role provides exposure to meal service and nutrition for residents, with a focus on hygiene and safe handling of ingredients.

Working 15 hours per week, including weekend shifts, you will support the Cook and help maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen. Training and NZQA qualification support are available within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Personable, reliable and excellent people skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service and providing nutritious meals.
• Maintain a hygienic work environment and clean equipment.
• Report faulty equipment to the Cook.
• Handle, label and store chemicals safely.
• Meet timetables.

Skills

Organisational skills

People skills

Reliable

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Exceptional People Exceptional Care:

Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 25 locations nationwide, employing over 1800 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1700 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.

Hours of work:

15 hours per week, working weekend shifts

Note: Radius Care cannot support work visas/visa changes for this role. Visa-holders must have a current visa with open work rights and preferably at least 6 months left until expiry.

About the role:

Gain valuable experience working closely with our kitchen team. Assist with the meal service and providing nutritious, well-presented meals to our residents. Aid the kitchen team to provide a hygienic work environment. Assume responsibility for cleaning food prep equipment and utensils. Report any faulty equipment to the Cook.

Duties include:

• Ensuring utensils and equipment are clean, and stored safely and correctly
• Handling, labelling, and storing chemicals correctly
• Meeting timetables

We offer:

• Training and development, e.g. literacy and numeracy, assistance with NZQA qualifications
• Access to discounts and benefits via our Staff App + uniform provided
• Fortnightly pay +Weekend shift allowance (if applicable)
• Supportive team environment
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Skills and Experience:

• Appropriate industry experience preferred, but not required
• Organisational skills
• Personable and reliable, with a positive attitude and excellent people skills

Radius Care supports equality and diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, development of your career pathway, and a safe and healthy work environment. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs; we value the experience that you will bring to our organisation.