Kitchen Manager

Abroad Work; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Hastings, New Zealand, is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will assist with meal prep and serve residents, while also ensuring high-quality customer service. Experience in a similar role and strong communication skills are essential for this position, which offers opportunities for growth and progression.

Benefits

Secure and healthy working environment

Opportunities for continuous growth

Worker shares for permanent staff

Staff discounts with suppliers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar function is essential.
• Ability to manage time effectively while multitasking.
• Strong communication and organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and general kitchen tasks.
• Serve meals to residents and provide high-quality customer service.
• Continuously develop skills and knowledge.

Skills

Experience in kitchen assistance

Customer service skills

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Assistant – Gracelands in Hastings is seeking a part-time Kitchen area Assistant to join their specialized team.

We are the Oceania group, owning and operating 44 villages across New Zealand, providing Village and Aged Care Living. We are committed to delivering remarkable and innovative care and hospitality solutions that delight our residents. We build towns, not just residences — places designed to enable our citizens to live as they always have, with value, purpose and connection to what matters most.

Responsibilities

• Helping with meal prep work and general kitchen area tasks.
• Assisting the health care group in serving residents.
• Providing high-quality customer service to residents.
• Continuously developing your skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar function.
• A passion for preparing food that not only looks terrific but tastes incredible.
• Experience delivering a high level of client service.
• The versatility to multitask as well as manage your time effectively.
• A group-first mindset with fantastic communication skills.
• Solid organisation abilities with an eye for information.
• The capability to follow collection cleansing procedures.
• The ability to service a rostered shift basis.
• The right to function in New Zealand.

Benefits

• A secure and healthy working environment with access to a free, confidential support service.
• Opportunities for continuous growth and career progression.
• Worker shares, at no expense, for permanent staff.
• Access to a range of staff discounts with our suppliers.