Part-Time Kitchen Assistant Make a Difference in Aged Care

Heritage Lifecare; Otago; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the daily meal service for residents at Redroofs Lifecare. This is a Permanent Part-time role offering 4 hours per week, with PM and weekend shifts.

No formal experience required as on-the-job training is provided; you will work in a busy rest home kitchen, performing light duties, with a focus on teamwork and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Basic cookery and food hygiene skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work in a team and be reliable.
• Morning, afternoon and weekend availability.
• Understanding Nga Paerewa sector standards and Treaty of Waitangi in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and serving to residents.
• Support cook with duties in the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in work areas.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene basics

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Shift flexibility

Nga Paerewa standards

Job description

Heritage Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the daily meal service for residents at Redroofs Lifecare. This is a Permanent Part-time role offering 4 hours per week, with PM and weekend shifts.

No formal experience required as on-the-job training is provided; you will work in a busy rest home kitchen, performing light duties, with a focus on teamwork and resident wellbeing.